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NewDEAL Statement on Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe v Wade

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For Immediate Release:

June 24, 2022

Contact: Jonathon Dworkin (NewDEAL), 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org

NewDEAL Statement on Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe v Wade

Washington, DC – NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan released the following statement responding to today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade:

“This decision marks a historic setback for women’s health and the reputation of our highest court. By removing rights protected for a half-century by Roe v Wade, the Court has put women’s access to reproductive care at the mercy of politics, making abortion illegal immediately in many states, with more to follow, and creating unacceptable inequities in access to reproductive health care for millions of women.

“While we should call for action in Congress, and fight for strong majorities to reverse the impact of this decision through federal policy, anyone angered by today’s ruling must recognize the critical role that state and local leaders will play moving forward. They must have support to band together, share policies and strategies, and do all they can to preserve meaningful access to women’s health care and family planning services. In addition, every vote at the ballot box that reduces the extremism in state legislatures, elects governors who will protect women’s reproductive rights, and elevates leaders in other key positions will help American women maintain access to the care they deserve.”

About NewDEAL

NewDEAL supports a network of about 200 state and local officials -- statewide officials, legislators, mayors, council members, and other local leaders across the country -- who are pro-growth progressives. The organization brings together leaders focused on expanding opportunity, helping them develop and spread innovative ideas to spur economic growth that is broadly-earned and sustainable. Most importantly, NewDEAL facilitates the exchange of ideas among its members and connects them with other pro-growth progressive political, policy, and private sector leaders.

NewDEAL's Honorary Co-Chairs are U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin.