Poder Latinx Reacts to Controversial Roe v. Wade Decision Leak

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May 4, 2022

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Jackie Smith  | 989-576-1996  jsmith@poderlatinx.org 

Poder Latinx Reacts to Controversial Roe v. Wade Decision Leak

NATIONWIDE - Yesterday, a draft majority opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade was leaked by POLITICO. The consequential decision expected to come officially in June is poised to strike down the federal constitutionally protected rights to reproductive health, setting back almost 50 years of precedent. 

Poder Latinx has released the following statement on SCOTUS decision leaked on Roe v. Wade:

“As the Supreme Court rolls back on our fundamental human rights with this anticipated decision, I shudder to think about what we can expect to follow. The right to choose is an intersectional issue and  women, immigrants, people of color, and low-income communities are the target of this decision, coming from a majority male Supreme Court. As we enter a critical election cycle this year, it is important to understand that the political decisions we make can and will have such a critical impact on our everyday lives. It is time to make our voices heard by voting for candidates who will fight to protect our right to choose.  Go vote, like your life depends on it, because it does. Three of the justices that will make decisions on this issue were nominated by former President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate. It is time to vote for people that will stand up for our rights and put a stop to those that want to control our lives as women. Until this decision is officially released, a person’s right to choose remains legal, and Poder Latinx intends to continue fighting for reproductive justice for all,” said Nancy Batista, Field Director of Poder Latinx.

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