West Coast States Sign Pact To Protect Abortion Access

The Hill reports:

Three West Coast states signed a multistate commitment to protect abortion access on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled earlier to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The governors of California, Oregon and Washington — all of whom are Democrats — vowed to expand abortion access for those seeking the medical procedure, refuse to extradite individuals to other states who receive or aide in abortion services and protect abortion providers.

“Reproductive freedom — including the choice of when and whether to have children — is foundational to a person’s autonomy, dignity, and ability to participate fully in economic, social, and civic life,” the commitment reads.

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