Dear Friend,
I’m sure you’ve heard the news: The Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade this morning. What does this mean? It means that states can decide what, if any, restrictions they want to place on abortion. Unfortunately, it means that abortion can be banned too.
I am outraged, sad, and beyond disappointed that our highest court in the land made such an impactful decision that will harm the lives of many women and their families. The truth is that allowing states to ban abortions doesn’t stop abortions. It bans safe abortions.
Women deserve to make their own reproductive health care decisions that are right for them. Important healthcare decisions, like abortion, should be between a woman and her doctor. Thankfully, despite recent unsuccessful attempts to roll back abortion protections in Virginia, Virginians can still legally access safe abortions. I promise you that I will stand strong. I will work to protect the progress we’ve made in Virginia on abortion access. I will help Virginia to continue to move forward, not back.
It is an honor to serve in the House of Delegates. Please never hesitate to contact me at delegate.carr@betsycarr.org or 804-698-1069 if I can be helpful to you.
Sincerely,
Betsy