abortion is still legal

On May 2nd, 2022, Politico leaked a draft Supreme Court majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that explicitly overturns Roe v. Wade and abortion rights. This leaked opinion is horrifying and unprecedented. However, as of today, abortion is still legal, and is still a constitutionally protected right. Get the facts in our abortion access guide below, and learn how to join the fight at:
https://bansoffourbodies.org/ 

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