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December 10, 2021

Reproductive Rights Groups Press California to Become Abortion Sanctuary State
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Reproductive justice advocates hope to make California a sanctuary for
people seeking an abortion, as the Supreme Court weighs a major case
which could lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. A coalition of over
40 groups are urging California lawmakers to expand reproductive health
services ahead of the court's ruling, which is expected by summer of
2022. This is Jodi Hicks of Planned Parenthood California.

Jodi Hicks: "Guttmacher Institute did a report that predicts a 3,000%
increase in people that will find California as their closest clinic,
should Roe v. Wade be overturned."

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe, more than two dozen states are
expected to move ahead with abortion bans.


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