ODP Statement On Leaked SCOTUS Opinion On Roe V. Wade
May 2, 2022
Columbus, OH — Following a report from Politico that a conservative majority on the Supreme Court has voted to abandon decades of precedent and overturn Roe v. Wade, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement:
“If tonight’s report is true, the fundamental rights of all Ohioans to reproductive healthcare – including abortion and birth control – are on the line in this year’s election. Tonight’s news also puts a spotlight on J.D. Vance and Jean Schmidt, extremists who have insulted survivors of sexual assault by calling rape ‘inconvenient’ and an ‘opportunity’ in their push to strip away the right to safe, legal abortion. This year’s election could not be more important and come November, Ohioans will reject these uncompromising attacks on their rights and freedom.”
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