LANSING, Mich. (June 24, 2022) — Today, Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the abortion rights case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
“The decision of when or if to have kids is not an easy one, especially with so much going on in the world culturally, politically, and economically. It is appalling that the highest Court in the land — whose opinion on this matter doesn’t reflect most of this nation, no less — has decided to strip this constitutional right from the American people. Such a decision has, and should continue to be, made by the pregnant individual, their health care provider, and those they love — without interference by a government institution.
“This opinion is a call to action. We have seen nationally how far those who oppose the freedom to decide will go, and we cannot let up in Michigan. I am committed to joining other elected officials who understand and appreciate the need for access to safe, legal abortions and will do whatever I can to protect the freedoms people deserve.”
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