Three major abortion activist groups supported President Joe Biden on Friday ahead of the anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
As the June 24th anniversary of the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade approaches, Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally attended by three abortion activist groups, the Family Planning Action Fund and NARAL Pro-Choice America. will host the Speaking about Emily’s list at a Democratic National Committee event in Washington DC on Friday. Groups endorsed Biden and praised his efforts to expand access to abortion.
“President Biden, along with Vice President Harris, has been extremely strong in countering the onslaught of attacks we have seen so far,” Alexis McGill Johnson, chairman and CEO of the Family Planning Action Fund, said in a statement. I think he’s been a valuable partner.” mass media, according to to the Associated Press. “We are headed for elections, but the opposition is calling for a national ban, and there are administrations that have taken real steps to protect patients and health care providers in this healthcare crisis. The choice is very clear.”
The Biden administration will issue an executive order calling for greater access to contraception and will show joint support with three activist groups. according to to AP. Biden promised to make access to abortion a central component of his 2024 re-election campaign.
“We’re actually trying to do three separate things, but they’re all intertwined,” Biden’s gender policy executive Jen Klein said, according to the Associated Press. “The first is to increase and expand contraceptive options; the second is to reduce out-of-pocket costs; is.”
WASHINGTON DC – August 23: Activists of Our Rights DC rally for abortion rights near the White House in Washington DC on August 23, 2022. (Photo Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, 25 states have passed abortion bans. In an effort to expand access to abortion, the Biden administration plans to bring together leaders from all 50 states at a rally to discuss ways to expand access to people in states where abortion is illegal.
“Even conservative states should recognize that there has been considerable friction when it comes to restricting rights. And it’s actually coming to the surface because of this issue,” said Neela Tanden, Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, The Associated Press reported. “There are areas where anti-selection forces expected laws limiting women’s rights to be easily passed, and they are experiencing even more turmoil, sometimes even from Republican women lawmakers. .”
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