Statement

Striking Down Roe v. Wade is a Denial of Human Rights and Basic Freedom

NJPP calls on lawmakers to promote reproductive freedom by removing barriers to abortion care in light of Supreme Court decision.

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Published on May 3, 2022 in Health

The Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to a draft court opinion leaked Monday night. The decision, written by Justice Samuel Alito, would end the constitutional right to abortion and allow states to further restrict or ban access to this time-sensitive care. In response to the leaked decision, New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP) releases the following statement calling on lawmakers to promote reproductive freedom by removing barriers to abortion care.

Nicole Rodriguez, Research Director, NJPP:

“The Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade is a denial of human rights and basic freedom. Now it’s up to Congress to codify the right to abortion — and for states to do everything in their power to protect and expand access to this time-sensitive care.

“We are fortunate to have abortion rights codified in state law here in New Jersey, but rights alone are not enough, especially for those for whom health care is too expensive and out-of-reach. State lawmakers should meet this pivotal moment by removing all remaining barriers to abortion so everyone — regardless of their health insurance or income — can access this medical care with dignity.”

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Author

  • Nicole Rodriguez, President, is an experienced public policy leader who advocates for equitable solutions that center communities’ needs with racial, social, and economic justice.

    Before joining New Jersey Policy Perspective as Research Director, Nicole was senior researcher at Community Labor United (CLU) — an organization that brings community and labor partners together to speak in one voice on issues affecting working families throughout Greater Boston. Nicole drove strategic campaigns with rigorous research and leadership that stabilized and strengthened low-paid families and communities of color.

    Before that, Nicole worked as senior policy analyst for the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, an independent research organization that produces nonpartisan policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations to improve the lives of low- and middle-income residents and strengthen the state’s economy. Nicole wrote numerous reports focusing on family economic security and the state budget.
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