Sánchez Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) released the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade:

"Like millions of Americans, I am outraged by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Health care decisions belong in the doctor's office, not the courtroom. With this decision, the Supreme Court has chosen to ignore 50 years of established precedent, robbing women of the right to make our own health care choices," said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. "The reality is that an overwhelming majority of Americans support expanding—not restricting—access to reproductive health care. What's more, we know who will be most impacted by this decision: low-income communities and communities of color. That is why we must keep fighting until every woman has the freedom to decide for herself what is best for her health, her family, and her future."

Congresswoman Sánchez continued: "In California, women are guaranteed access to reproductive care. Every American, regardless of where they live, should be able to obtain the full range of support and reproductive health care options they deserve. Congress must take immediate action to protect safe and legal abortion access at the federal level. Until then, our fight continues, and I am not backing down."

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