WASHINGTON, D.C.— This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA04) released a video statement after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe.
WATCH: Auchincloss on SCOTUS Decision
Transcript:
“For the first time in my life, the Supreme Court has rolled back a fundamental individual right. And a majority of Americans are angry. We’re angry because we know that women should control decisions about their own bodies and their own lives. Abortion is going to remain safe and legal in Massachusetts, and the Commonwealth is stepping up to be a safe haven for women who are in healthcare deserts. At the federal level, we are also working to protect access to abortion medication. But what we really need is for the Senate to step up and follow the House’s lead in making Roe the law of the land.”
BACKGROUND FOR PRESS:
- Abortion is legal in Massachusetts and protected in the state constitution. Restrictions only apply to minors under the age of 16 who are required to either obtain parental consent or file a petition in court. This will remain the case despite the Supreme Court ruling.
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