United for Choice: 53 Democratic State Parties Unite Against SCOTUS Threat to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Last night, a draft opinion circulated indicating that the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. In recognition of the additional powers this anticipated decision will confer on state and territorial legislatures, the listed States Parties sign and jointly provide the following statement:
“The shockwaves of Donald Trump’s presidency have neither faded nor been forgotten. It’s heartening to see the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft opinion signaling its intention to overturn half a century of constitutional precedent in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Heartbroken, but not surprised.
“Many of us live in states where abortion access has been overturned or torn apart by extremist Republicans who have no right to interfere with personal health decisions. Most Americans do not favor abortion bans and never will. Yet, they get The backing of an extremist group of right-wing primary voters and donors — which is why Republicans continue to work to restrict abortion across the country and in our legislatures.
“Following this decision, the Supreme Court’s expected opinion will mark the return of power to each state and territory’s elected representatives. So, now more than ever, it is important that we protect and exercise those rights that remain intact— Our First Amendment rights empower representatives to associate and vote into office who will steadfastly protect their constituents from the threats and whims of conservatives.
“Across America, our state Democrats will work tirelessly to recruit, train and support Democratic candidates for state and federal offices who will fight for abortion rights. We encourage our federal lawmakers to codify Roe immediately. We cannot and will not wait. “
Signed by:
- alabama democratic party
- Alaska Democratic Party
- Arizona Democratic Party
- Arkansas Democratic Party
- California Democratic Party
- Colorado Democratic Party
- Connecticut Democratic Party
- washington democrats
- Delaware Democratic Party
- overseas democrats
- Florida Democratic Party
- Georgia Democratic Party
- Guam Democratic Party
- Hawaii Democratic Party
- Idaho Democratic Party
- Illinois Democratic Party
- indiana democratic party
- iowa democratic party
- kansas democratic party
- Louisiana Democratic Party
- maine democratic party
- Maryland Democratic Party
- Massachusetts Democratic Party
- Michigan Democratic Party
- Minnesota DFL Party
- Mississippi Democratic Party
- Missouri Democratic Party
- Montana Democratic Party
- Nebraska Democratic Party
- Nevada Democratic Party
- New Hampshire Democratic Party
- New Jersey Democratic Committee
- new mexico democratic party
- New York State Democratic Party
- North Carolina Democratic Party
- North Dakota Democratic Party-NPL Party
- ohio democratic party
- Oklahoma Democratic Party
- Oregon Democratic Party
- Pennsylvania Democratic Party
- Rhode Island Democratic Party
- South Carolina Democratic Party
- South Dakota Democratic Party
- Tennessee Democratic Party
- Texas Democratic Party
- Utah Democratic Party
- vermont democratic party
- Virginia Democratic Party
- Virgin Islands Democratic Party
- washington state democratic party
- West Virginia Democratic Party
- Wisconsin Democratic Party
- Wyoming Democratic Party