ICYMI: Patients and Advocates from Across the Country Joined Free & Just and Democratic Women’s Caucus Members for “Conversations Across America” Event

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WASHINGTON, DC –– Today, patients and advocates from across the country joined Free & Just and members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus for a virtual event to discuss how attacks on women's reproductive rights are affecting women across the country and how we can work together to protect and expand the economic security, health, and safety of all women and girls.

Abortion bans are killing women, and instead of taking steps to lower costs and protect access to care, Trump and Republicans are catering to anti-abortion extremists and working to roll back our rights even further. Every woman deserves access to quality, affordable health care and the freedom to make her own reproductive health care choices. 

“I've talked to women who have moved to Colorado from other states with abortion restrictions because they had high risk pregnancies. They didn't want to be left to die if something terrible happened,” said Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-7). “I think that it is so important that we continue to bring abortion care to the forefront to remind people what women are going through across the country.”

“I was working at Planned Parenthood before I got into politics, and it was the 2016 election that catalyzed me to jump into elected office because I realized I couldn't raise enough money to protect abortion access and I needed to do it at the policy level,” said Rep. Emily Randall (WA-6). “No one should have to drive hundreds of miles to access health care. Everything this administration is doing is making it harder to access health care, including and especially abortion care.” 

“Savannah is my home. I was raised under these live oak trees, and anti-abortion extremists aren’t going to make me a stranger in my own land. I was denied care that my doctor said that I needed immediately and I had to fight and beg and scramble in the worst moment of my life because of a law written by people who will never face what I faced. That's what we're living with in Georgia right now, and it makes me furious,” said Callie Beale Harper, a patient storyteller from Georgia who was forced to travel for lifesaving abortion care. “I tell my story as much as possible and sometimes that looks like speaking and encouraging women like me to share their stories. Sometimes it means infiltrating conservative church groups because I want them to see my face. I want them to see my daughter's face. I want them to see how much I love my children and want my children. That what happened to me can and will happen to them. That if they were in my shoes and faced with the decision that I was faced with, they would want the option for their daughter, granddaughter, best friend to have immediate care.”

“I think it's very important to make sure that people know their rights. If somebody is out of state, maybe they can access abortion care in New York or in a state that doesn't have an abortion ban. And then understanding what those steps look like to be able to access care after they've made that choice to seek care,” said Sunni Rudd, a patient storyteller and content creator from New York who received medication abortion care. “Sometimes low income communities will write themselves off before they've even looked into options because it is exhausting jumping through all of those hoops. A lot of the people in my comments are trying to find comprehensive information and I work really hard to point them in the right direction.”

You can watch the full event here. If you are interested in speaking with any of the participants in the event, or learning more about Free & Just, please contact malachi@freeandjust.us.

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ICYMI: Families of Women Who Died Under Georgia's Abortion Ban Join Providers at Oscar-Nominated Film Screening in Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA –– This week, Free & Just and The Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation hosted a free screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary short, THE DEVIL IS BUSY, which follows staff at an Atlanta abortion clinic as they navigate Georgia’s extreme abortion ban. Ahead of the Oscars ceremony, this event brought together health care workers, advocates, and families living the reality it depicts.

The screening comes as Georgia faces mounting scrutiny over its six-week abortion ban. Last fall, ProPublica reported that two women, Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller, died preventable deaths after delays in care caused by the state's ban. Georgia's Maternal Mortality Review Committee confirmed the deaths were avoidable. Soon after, state officials quietly dismissed the entire committee. 

“Every politician needs to see this film, especially the ones who took a victory lap when Roe v. Wade was overturned,” said Shanette Williams, whose daughter, Amber Nicole Thurman, lost her life as a result of Georgia’s abortion ban. “They need to understand what they’ve done. My daughter is gone, and the same people who helped overturn Roe v. Wade told me they’re sorry for my loss. It means nothing. We need action.” 

“My sister was not able to get the care she needed, and now her three children are growing up without their mom. Georgia’s abortion ban has torn apart the fabric of our family,” said Turiya Tomlin-Randall, whose sister, Candi Miller, died of sepsis while waiting for care in 2022. “I want lawmakers to think about the children left behind, and understand what they have done to families like mine.”

“I worked at this clinic before Roe was overturned and after, and I am pissed,” said Aneisha “AJ” Jacobs, WHGRNP-BC, the Director of Nursing at the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation. “My job is not to judge anyone. My job is to make sure our patients are safe and are able to receive the care they need. Georgia’s abortion ban is making our job as nurses harder.”

“This film will reach hundreds of thousands of people, and will keep abortion on their mind and help us have conversations that need to be had to save women’s lives,” said Suki O, an ultrasound technician and abortion care provider in the Atlanta area. “We have no choice but to fight. We have to uplift women’s voices, and continue advocating to get legislation changed.”

“Bring your brothers, bring your dads, and your friends to see this film,” said Crista Irwin, PhD, RN, the Research and Education Coordinator at the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation. “We’re in this together and it is going to take all of us to change things in Georgia.”

You can watch the panel here. If you are interested in speaking with any of the participants in the event, or learning more about Free & Just, please contact kelly@freeandjust.us.

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Mother of Amber Nicole Thurman, Who Died Under Georgia's Abortion Ban to Speak at Oscar-Nominated Film Screening

 Free & Just and the Feminist Center host Atlanta screening of THE DEVIL IS BUSY with clinic staff and advocates

ATLANTA, GA – As the Oscar-nominated documentary short, THE DEVIL IS BUSY, earns national attention, the Atlanta abortion clinic at the center of the film is hosting a rare screening, bringing together healthcare workers, advocates, and families living the reality it depicts.

Free & Just and the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation will host a free, private screening on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm ET, followed by a panel featuring clinic staff, local providers, and Shanette Williams, whose daughter Amber Nicole Thurman died after being denied timely care under Georgia's abortion ban.

The screening comes as Georgia faces mounting scrutiny over its six-week abortion ban. Last fall, ProPublica reported that two women, Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller, died preventable deaths after delays in care caused by the state's ban. Georgia's Maternal Mortality Review Committee confirmed the deaths were avoidable. Soon after, state officials quietly dismissed the entire committee. 

Join Free & Just and the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation on March 10 for a free screening of THE DEVIL IS BUSY and brief panel discussion about how Georgia’s abortion ban impacts patients and providers. Snacks and drinks provided! 

WHO:  

• Crista Irwin, PhD, RN, Research and Education Coordinator, Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation, featured in THE DEVIL IS BUSY

• Aneisha “AJ” Jacobs, WHGRNP-BC, Director of Nursing, Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation

• Suki O, Ultrasound technician and abortion care provider in the Atlanta area 

• Shanette Williams, Mother of Amber Nicole Thurman

WHAT: THE DEVIL IS BUSY film screening and panel with clinic staff, patients, and advocates

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10 —  Doors at 6:30 pm ET 

WHERE: Please RSVP with Kelly Rimar, kelly@freeandjust.us for location and arrival instructions

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Dr. Kamilah Evans, Black Doctors, Doulas, and Advocates Mark Black History Month by Spotlighting How Abortion Bans Harm Black Women, Patients, & Families

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WASHINGTON, DC –– Today, Dr. Kamilah Evans, MD hosted a roundtable with Black doctors, doulas, and advocates to commemorate Black History Month and spotlight how abortion bans harm Black families and exacerbate the Black maternal health crisis. Abortion bans block access to timely, comprehensive, and inclusive medical care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum — deepening an already deadly maternal health crisis and existing disparities for Black women and patients.

“Although this work is extremely hard, I cannot walk away, because it's needed, and I'm just one of those people. I care about justice and doing it in a way that makes people feel comfortable through some of the most vulnerable points of people's lives,” said Dr. Kamilah Evans, a full time OBGYN Generalist physician, content creator and dedicated mentor through her social media platform, @MedMilah.

During the roundtable, storytellers discussed how abortion bans have impacted their families, their work, and their advocacy for reproductive freedom amid anti-abortion attacks on care at the local and federal level. 

“If Candi had access to a healthy, viable, and reliable resource, she would have taken that. She was afraid to go to the doctor because she already had a history of hospitals, and they weren't favorable. If she had gone to the hospital, there was still no guarantee that she would have gotten the services she needed,” said Turiya Tomlin-Randall, whose sister Candi Miller lost her life in Georgia because of the state’s abortion ban during a high-risk pregnancy. “Politicians are playing politics and mental gymnastics with people's right to vote and what people actually want. How do politicians create these laws when we know that even conservative people want to maintain access to abortion care? It's just ridiculous what's going on in the United States and that's why it's important for us to continue to speak and be a voice.”

“If you get a positive pregnancy test, abortion doulas are trained to help you go through things like how you're feeling with the positive test or the negative test, and whatever you're feeling at the moment to process the news of your pregnancy. They then help you make the best decision for yourself and give you the resources to get the care that you need,” said Nandi Jacobs, an abortion, birth, and postpartum doula based in Atlanta, Georgia. “When you're able to feel like you're in control of your body and know what's happening, you can make better decisions and the best decision for you and your family.”

“Right now, we have a situation where we have maternity care deserts in states with abortion bans, especially in rural communities. When abortion is criminalized OBGYNs flee and right now there is a mass exodus of providers in rural communities and marginalized areas. Clinics are closing, and we know that when clinics close, the community loses its primary source of care like screenings and contraception,” said Dr. DeShawn Taylor, an award-winning gynecologist and family planning specialist who owns the Desert Star Institute for Family Planning in Phoenix, Arizona. “At the federal level, anti-abortion attacks exacerbate the maternal health crises and we know that communities that are already marginalized, and have a difficult time accessing care, are going to bear the brunt of the consequences.”

“How did we get here? We got here because politics is playing a role in healthcare, and that does not work. It doesn't work,” said Shanette Williams, whose daughter Amber Nicole Thurman lost her life in Georgia after being denied medical care. “Absolute strangers are telling doctors ‘you cannot treat this patient because if you do, this is what's gonna happen.’ So the doctor-patient relationship is broken. The system is broken. And this is why we're here today.”

Abortion bans have deadly consequences for people across the country and we know that to be especially true for Black women and Black families. As the Trump administration and anti-abortion extremists work to ban abortion nationwide, we must be clear about the harms our communities face as a result of abortion bans. 

If you are interested in speaking with any of the participants in the press event, please contact malachi@freeandjust.us. You can watch the virtual press event here. 

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Free & Just is fighting to stop attacks on reproductive freedom and rights. We’re working with people across the country to share real stories to show the devastating consequences of attacks on our reproductive freedom. We all deserve the right to control our bodies and lives. That’s why we’re sharing our stories, raising our voices, and fighting for our future.

State Senator Natalie Murdock and North Carolina Patient Advocates Spotlight How Abortion Bans Harm Black Families

RALEIGH, NC –– Today, State Senator Natalie Murdock, patient storytellers, and advocates joined Free & Just to spotlight how abortion bans disproportionately harm Black communities. Abortion bans block access to timely, comprehensive, and inclusive medical care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum — deepening an already deadly maternal health crisis and existing disparities for Black women and patients.

“Politicians make crappy physicians, and we warned my colleagues in the General Assembly that women would die as a result of this ban,” said State Senator Natalie Murdock, who honored Greensboro Police Officer Ciji Graham, 34, who died after being denied standard medical care under North Carolina’s abortion ban. “We know that there will be more deaths as long as we interfere in the jobs of physicians for the sake of controlling women’s bodies. Now more than ever, we have to bear witness and tell these stories so that one day, North Carolina will get it right and provide everyone with the reproductive care they deserve.”

“Let me be clear: abortion bans put in place by anti-abortion politicians and judges are efforts to control our bodies and our lives, take away our freedom, and force their will on the rest of us,” said Gabby Long, who works as a Community Outreach & Patient Advocate with A Woman’s Choice in Raleigh. “Black women are more likely to live in states where abortion is banned or under threat, like here in the South. We must stand with independent clinics across this country that are doing the majority of this work quietly, courageously, and without recognition. Because when we strengthen clinics, we strengthen communities, especially our most vulnerable.”

“The people who hold political power in this country are moving us in the wrong direction. Across the country and here in the South, access to sexual and reproductive health care is increasingly under attack. Black communities continue to face disproportionate barriers to care, rising Black maternal mortality rates, and a growing hostile environment that threatens our bodily autonomy, safety, and futures,” said Khamaria Long, a Youth Community Organizer with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.”Health care is an essential service. But rather than working to increase access to affordable health care and invest in public health infrastructure, the leaders of our federal government and the North Carolina General Assembly continue to prioritize corporate interests and tax cuts for the wealthiest among us.”

“Abortion bans do not improve maternal health outcome – in many cases they make accessing prenatal care even more complicated,” said Maya Jackson, Founder and Executive Director of MAAME, Inc., a local organization offering community-rooted care by training birth workers and working to expand access to high-quality maternal care. “When care is delayed, restricted, or dismissed, health outcomes suffer. Black families feel these impacts first. When care is politicized, every woman faces challenges.”

At least five Black women including Amber Thurman, Candi Miller, Tierra Walker, Porsha Ngumezi, and Ciji Graham, a law enforcement officer from North Carolina, died after being denied access to timely abortion care as a result of anti-abortion attacks that exacerbate existing hurdles facing Black women seeking reproductive health care.

You can watch the event here. If you are interested in speaking with any of the participants in the press event, please contact kelly@freeandjust.us. 

Free & Just is committed to fighting for reproductive freedom. Join us in sharing stories, raising voices, and securing our future. 

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Free & Just is fighting to stop attacks on reproductive freedom and rights. We’re working with people across the country to share real stories to show the devastating consequences of attacks on our reproductive freedom. We all deserve the right to control our bodies and lives. That’s why we’re sharing our stories, raising our voices, and fighting for our future.

ICYMI: The Trump Administration is Distracting From the Truth & Rolling Back Access to Reproductive Care

Trump and his allies are pushing toward a national abortion ban

WASHINGTON, DC –– Last night at the State of the Union Address, President Trump boasted about advancing a deeply unpopular agenda that has left millions of Americans unable to access health care. Since returning to office, Trump has spearheaded deadly new attacks on reproductive freedom, worked closely with extremists to weaponize federal power to ban abortion nationwide, and is rolling back access to all types of reproductive health care, including IVF treatment.

While feigning support for IVF access for women, Trump failed to mention that his proposals are putting lives at risk and gutting health care for millions of women. Despite proclaiming himself as the so-called “fertilization president,” Trump and his administration have not provided any additional funding or support to bolster access to IVF.  In fact, they are embracing fringe activists calling for so-called “restorative reproductive medicine,” an ineffective alternative that experts have debunked for treating infertility.

Right now, health care costs are rising and the administration is prioritizing an extreme agenda that harms women and families nationwide. From using federal agencies to roll back access to mifepristone, to sneaking new national abortion restrictions into critical health care legislation and undermining federal protections for lifesaving care, the consequences of this administration’s attacks on reproductive freedom are deadly.

Bottomline: Trump, extremist groups, and Republican lawmakers are covertly pulling every lever at their disposal to ban abortion nationwide – no matter how many lives are lost. 

If you are interested in speaking to patients impacted by attacks on abortion during President Trump’s second term, including the folks below, please contact Kelly Rimar kelly@freeandjust.us. 

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Free & Just Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Extremist Groups have a Dangerous Hold on Trump and Republican Lawmakers”

WASHINGTON, DC –– During his State of the Union Address this evening, President Trump boasted about advancing a deeply unpopular agenda that has left millions of Americans unable to access the health care they need. Since returning to office, Trump has spearheaded deadly new attacks on reproductive freedom, worked closely with extremists to weaponize federal power to ban abortion nationwide, and is rolling back access to all types of reproductive health care, including IVF treatment. 

Abortion bans are killing women and devastating communities across the country. Still, the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers remain committed to banning abortion nationwide, even though most Americans of all stripes reject anti-abortion extremism and do not want politicians intervening in their personal, private medical decisions. 

“Tonight, President Trump refused to acknowledge the painful reality that abortion bans are killing women across this country, and his administration wants to make it even harder to access care,” said Veronica Ingham, Managing Director of Free & Just. “Trump and his Republican allies are out-of-step with the vast majority of Americans who do not want our rights rolled back even further, including their own supporters. The truth is that extremist groups have a dangerous hold on Trump and Republican lawmakers, and they are deadset on banning abortion nationwide – no matter how many lives are lost. Don’t be fooled by what you heard tonight – we are a country in crisis led by people loyal to radical extremists.”

If you are interested in speaking to patients impacted by attacks on abortion during President Trump’s second term, please contact Kelly Rimar kelly@freeandjust.us. 

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NEW DATA: Pregnant Women are Dying at Higher Rates in States with Abortion Bans

Anti-abortion extremists continue to push banning despite data reinforcing that abortion bans are killing women

WASHINGTON, DC –– New data from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center spotlights how pregnant women are dying at higher rates in states with abortion bans. The study concludes that further restrictions on abortion may result in higher maternal deaths across the country. 

“This research confirms what we have known all along: abortion bans are killing women and making pregnancy more dangerous across the country,” said Veronica Ingham, Managing Director of Free & Just. “We know that at least seven women have died because they were denied timely medical care in states with extreme abortion bans, and more lives will be lost. Instead of working to address the maternal mortality crisis across the country, Trump and his extremist allies are doing everything they can to ban abortion nationwide. The lawmakers pushing extreme abortion bans must answer to the families of those who died waiting for medical care.” 

The stakes have never been higher. From weaponizing federal agencies to roll back access to medication abortion, which could leave as many as 64.5 million people across the country without access to care, to sneaking new national abortion restrictions into critical health care legislation – the consequences of attacks on reproductive freedom are deadly. Abortion bans are jeopardizing the lives of millions of women across the country, and Republicans want to go further and continue their crusade on abortion care at the federal level.   

Bottomline: Abortion bans are killing women but that isn’t stopping extremists from launching new attacks on reproductive freedom. The Trump administration is pulling every lever at their disposal to ban abortion nationwide — even in states where it is legally protected — no matter the cost. 

If you are interested in speaking to health care providers or patient storytellers who have received abortion care, please contact Kelly Rimar kelly@freeandjust.us and Malachi White malachi@freeandjust.us.  

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ICYMI: RFK Jr. Spent His First Year as HHS Secretary Trying to Ban Medication Abortion

More than 64.5 million Americans could lose access to medication abortion under Trump and RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, DC –– This week marks one year since Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. was sworn in as President Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services. Throughout his first year as HHS Secretary, RFK Jr. has embraced dangerous disinformation and worked to ban access to medication abortion nationwide – even in states where it is currently legal. 

SNAPSHOT: RFK JR. IS WEAPONIZING HHS TO BAN MEDICATION ABORTION 

• May 2025: Despite decades of scientific evidence confirming that the abortion medication mifepristone is safe and effective, RFK Jr. directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relitigate its safety.

• September 2025: At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, RFK Jr. At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, RFK Jr. advances unfounded claims about the safety data on mifepristone and suggests the administration may take steps to limit access to medication abortion.

• October 2025: RFK Jr. doubles down on false claims linking Tylenol use during pregnancy with autism diagnoses, further politicizing women’s health care.

• January 2026: Under RFK Jr., HHS formally rescinds Biden‑era guidance that required pharmacies that receive federal funds to dispense abortion medication. The new rule empowers pharmacies to deny patients their prescribed medications, including drugs prescribed for autoimmune diseases, ectopic pregnancy, or to manage a miscarriage. 

“RFK Jr.’s loyalty to anti-abortion extremist groups comes at a real cost to the health and safety of millions of Americans,” said Veronica Ingham, Managing Director of Free & Just. “Instead of keeping our communities safe and healthy, RFK Jr. has spent his entire first year in office lying to the public and caving to extremists. Attacks on medication abortion are dangerous and deeply unpopular with most Americans. There is no place for politics at the pharmacy counter, and we deserve better from HHS.”

If you are interested in speaking to health care providers who regularly prescribe mifepristone, or patients who have used the medication, including the folks below, please contact Kelly Rimar kelly@freeandjust.us. 

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: PATIENTS, PROVIDERS, AND ADVOCATES

Emma Burns, Flagstaff, AZ: Emma Burns found out she was pregnant with twins while a college student. She made the decision to have an abortion after calling a hotline and was referred to the only clinic with appointments in the entire state. After her first appointment, where she was required by Arizona state law to view the ultrasound and listen to the cardiac activity, Emma had to wait a week and a half to see the physician again, which meant receiving her medication abortion on the exact last possible day she was legally able. 

Dr. Kristin Lyerly, De Pere, WI: Dr. Kristin Lyerly is an OB/Gyn who specializes in care for rural and underserved communities. Dr. Lyerly treats patients who have traveled from out of state for abortion care, including providing abortion medication, and was one of several physicians involved in litigation against the state of Wisconsin over efforts to revive the state’s 1849 abortion ban. 

Elise Warren, Portland, OR: Elise Warren speaks openly about her experience taking abortion medication on social media and is known online as a safe, confidential resource for her younger peers. Elise credits access to medication abortion with saving her life, both by protecting her health and allowing her to leave her abusive partner. 

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ICYMI: Trump Administration Covertly Bans Abortion Care for Veterans – Even in Cases of Rape and Incest

460,000 women veterans will lose access to abortion care, as Trump administration continues push towards national abortion ban. 

WASHINGTON, DC ––  Over the holidays, while most Americans were distracted, the Trump administration covertly banned abortion care for women veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities, rolling back the Biden-era protections. The policy first announced last August, and enacted December 22 right ahead of the holidays, blocks access to abortion care and counseling through the VA, even in cases of rape, incest, or medical emergencies. The Trump administration knows that attacks on abortion are widely unpopular, and it is no coincidence that they moved to ban abortion across the VA when few Americans were paying attention. 

Veterans, patient advocates, and lawmakers have warned of the sweeping harm the ban will have on veterans and their families. This week, Senate Democrats introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the ban. At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) blasted the administration while questioning VA Secretary Doug Collins. 

“In late December, not long ago, the Trump administration quietly implemented a near-total abortion ban at the VA,” said Senator Patty Murray. “VA’s final rule prevents the more than 460,000 women veterans of reproductive age — over half of whom live in states with abortion bans — from receiving abortion care at the VA now. VA providers aren’t even allowed to discuss abortion as an option with veteran patients.”

“I just want everyone to know, under this VA Final Rule — no exceptions for rape or incest. And I find that outrageous.”

Veronica Ingham, Managing Director of Free & Just, Veronica Ingham released the following statement:

“Women in uniform deserve our utmost respect for protecting and serving this country. This latest ban demonstrates what we have always known — that the Trump administration is pushing for a national abortion ban and using veterans as their guinea pigs to do it,” said Veronica Ingham, Senior Campaigns Director for Free & Just. “Trump and anti-abortion extremists are hoping we won’t notice all that they are doing to turn back the clock on our rights. They have no regard for the women who defended this country, and they acted to ban abortion for veterans when no one was watching because they did not want backlash from the American public, who overwhelmingly support reproductive freedom.”

Under Trump, extremists are more emboldened than ever and are launching new attacks on our freedoms. The Trump administration is pulling every lever at their disposal to ban abortion nationwide — even in states where it is legally protected. 

From weaponizing federal agencies to roll back access to medication abortion, to sneaking new national abortion restrictions into critical health care legislation and undermining federal protections for lifesaving care, the consequences of attacks on reproductive freedom are deadly and will impact everyone.

If you are interested in speaking to storytellers about the impacts of the administration's attacks on abortion care for veterans, please contact Malachi White, malachi@freeandjust.us. 

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Free & Just is fighting to stop attacks on reproductive freedom and rights. We’re working with people across the country to share real stories to show the devastating consequences of attacks on our reproductive freedom. We all deserve the right to control our bodies and lives. That’s why we’re sharing our stories, raising our voices, and fighting for our future.