Senator Becker’s Statement in Response to SCOTUS Draft Opinion That Would Overturn Roe v. Wade

SACRAMENTO -- “A future that was unthinkable just a few years ago is quickly becoming reality. I will fight every day—for my daughter, and for all people—until our progress on reproductive rights is restored for everyone.

 

“In California, we value, protect and defend reproductive rights. I stand with our Governor, legislative leaders, Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who have announced they are preparing a constitutional amendment to ensure and protect access to abortion in California.

 

“We cannot allow hard-won reproductive freedoms established nearly 50 years ago to be cancelled by those who do not recognize the rights of reproductive choice and health care, including access to safe abortions.”

--Senator Josh Becker, D-Peninsula

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Joint Statement by Governor Newsom, Pro Tem Atkins and Speaker Rendon:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/05/02/governor-newsom-statement-on-draft-u-s-supreme-court-opinion/

Media Contact for Senator Becker: Leslie Guevarra, leslie.guevarra@sen.ca.gov, 415-298-3404