Republican Abortion Bans are a Direct Attack on Reproductive Freedom for All Americans
Extremist politicians are grossly out of step with the majority of Americans who want to protect abortion access
Washington, DC — During last night’s Republican presidential debate, we heard politician after politician double down on their support for abortion bans and echo their relentless attacks on our reproductive freedom. Recent polling shows that a majority of Americans believe access to abortion is at risk in this country and are concerned about the threat to access abortion in their own state. Sixty-four percent of those same respondents also worry that Republicans, if in a position to do so, would pass a federal abortion ban. Free & Just Senior Campaign Director Chrystian Woods released the following statement:
“Republicans continue to embrace an extreme agenda that puts our freedoms and rights at very serious risk, and there is no sign of them charting a different course. We know, however, that the majority of American people reject this assault on our reproductive freedom — that abortion bans, laws to prosecute patients and providers are deeply unpopular and have nothing to do with protecting anyone’s health or safety. We need lawmakers who will defend our freedoms rather than out-of-touch politicians who pass ban after ban further stripping away the right to safe and legal abortion, regardless of the consequences to real people.
“That’s why at Free & Just we’re committed to elevating the personal stories of people seeking abortions and health care providers impacted by these restrictive laws, and demonstrating what is at stake as anti-abortion activists and lawmakers continue to launch attacks on our freedom. It’s time to speak out. Our freedom won’t be handed back to us – we have to raise our voices and tell our stories.”
Reactions from the debate only reinforced what we’ve heard through polling data surveying the American public: Support for abortion rights and protecting people’s reproductive freedom has increased since Roe fell last year, and two of out three Americans are against a national ban on abortion.
If you would like to interview Free & Just Senior Campaign Director Chrystian Woods for a story, please email ashley.quenneville@thehubproject.org.
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Free & Just is fighting to stop attacks on reproductive freedom and rights. We’re working with people across the country to share real stories to show the devastating consequences of attacks on our reproductive freedom. We all deserve the right to control our bodies and lives. That’s why we’re sharing our stories, raising our voices, and fighting for our future. Follow Free & Just on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
