On Fourth Anniversary of Deadly Dobbs Decision, 150+ Abortion Patients, Providers, and Advocates Share Their Stories on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, DC –– Today, more than 150 patient storytellers, health care providers, and advocates from 35 states joined Free & Just in Washington, DC to mark the fourth anniversary of the deadly Dobbs decision, which eliminated access to abortion for millions of people nationwide. Advocates met with lawmakers and staff from more than 60 offices across the Hill to share how attacks on abortion and reproductive freedom continue to harm women, families, and communities.
Free & Just: Abortion Stories on the Hill brought storytellers to the nation's capital to put a human face on the cost of abortion bans.Every day, anti-abortion extremists launch new attacks on access to reproductive care, including medication abortion, forcing patients and providers to navigate a complex and ever-changing legal landscape.
In addition to meeting with lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill, Free & Just advocates participated in several high-profile events with leading members of the House and Senate.
On Tuesday, June 23, Free & Just storytellers Samantha Casiano and Kaitlyn Kash participated in a spotlight forum hosted by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), where they shared how being denied abortion care after Dobbs upended their lives and harmed their families. They called outlawmakers pushing new restrictions on women’s health care and a national abortion ban.
This morning, Free & Just storyteller Shanette Williams joined House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and the Reproductive Freedom Caucus for a press event highlighting the impacts of abortion bans in states like Georgia, where Amber Thurman was denied lifesaving emergency care.
Later, Free & Just storytellers Amanda Zurawski and April Newkirk joined Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) for a press event sharing their abortion stories and underscore the importance of defending reproductive freedom for patients nationwide.
“Anti-abortion extremists were never going to stop at overturning Roe v. Wade, and every day, we face dangerous new attacks on our freedom. The truth is that four years after Dobbs, protecting abortion access is still popular with Americans across the political spectrum,” said Veronica Ingham, Managing Director for Free & Just. “Free & Just is proud to join so many brave storytellers on Capitol Hill, and to make clear that we’re not going anywhere. We will continue to stand up to attacks on our freedom, and demand that everyone hear these stories.”
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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.