Larson Statement on Supreme Court Draft Ruling to End Reproductive Rights

Statement

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the draft opinion stating the Supreme Court of the United States has voted to strike down the Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey decisions:

"If the Supreme Court of the United States moves forward with this draft as written, it will be devastating for our country. It would mean women will be subjugated by the Court to relinquish any control they rightly have over their own bodies. While we are mindful this leaked opinion is not final, it shines a spotlight on the Congressional action that must be taken.

"I am proud the House has already voted for the Women's Health Protection Act that codifies Roe v. Wade. The Senate can no longer hide behind the cloture vote. There is a new urgency for them to act now. The American public needs to know where Congress and the United States Senate stands. It's time for the Senate to do what they're elected to do: vote!

"We have seen state legislatures across the country pass devastating limits on access to abortion and reproductive care. I commend the Connecticut State legislature for the action they have taken on reproductive rights. We will continue to stand for reproductive rights in Connecticut and across the country."

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