In 2021, we saw the highest number of reproductive rights restrictions made into law in a single year.
After oral arguments were heard this week on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, we have reason to worry that the rights promised in Roe v Wade will be rolled back.
Here's what you need to know about the current cases that could change the face of health care in our country:
Reproductive Justice Cases You Should Know About
MEGHAN BROWDER
LWVUS Blog - 12/1/2021
Over the past few years, there have been increased attacks on access to reproductive care. In 2021, we saw the highest number of abortion restrictions made into law in a single year, including a Texas law that was denounced by human rights experts from the UN.
The League has been an advocate for equal access to health care, specifically reproductive justice, for decades. Our position and advocacy recognize that severe inequities in access to health care and reproductive justice lead to severe inequities in education and economic opportunities, especially for women of color and lower-income women.
In the past year, the League has joined litigation to fight back against the flood of anti-abortion bills that have been put forward across the country.
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Also see: There is No Equality Without Reproductive Rights - LWVUS