Dear Friend,
Today marks what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion at the federal level.
It’s still hard to believe that in states across America we have regressed dramatically when it comes to women’s rights and reproductive freedom.
Florida is one example of this; since the fall of Roe we have seen the implementation of a 15 week abortion ban with a six week abortion ban pending enforcement.
As difficult as this reality is, we are fighting back.
Whether it’s supporting abortion funds, volunteering at health centers, or helping to get abortion access on the ballot — Floridians from across the state are committed to fighting for abortion access and the freedom to make our own decisions about when or if to start or grow our family.
I believe firmlythat someone’s ability to get the care they need should never depend on who they are, where they live, or how much they earn.
Let’s continue to organize in our communities, support organizations that help people get abortion care, share our stories, support Floridians Protecting Freedom and demand that our lawmakers protect access to care so that we can make our own decisions about our lives and our futures.
As supporters of abortion access, we cannot forget that we are the majority, and we aren’t going anywhere. With that said, I invite you to join Floridians Protecting Freedom tonight at 6:00pm for an update on the ballot initiative to codify abortion rights in Florida. You can learn more here.
Onward,
Rep. Anna V. Eskamani