City Council Democrats launched a $1 million fund Tuesday that will bankroll abortion services for women who can’t afford them — an effort aimed at solidifying New York’s status as a safe haven for reproductive rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.
The fund, which will be available to low-income residents of any state, marks the largest commitment of municipal funds for free abortion services by any city in the country, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said during an afternoon press conference on the steps of City Hall.
“New York City is ready to support anyone who needs assistance accessing abortion and reproductive health care,” said Adams, who was joined by a dozen of her fellow female Democratic Council members and abortion rights activists. “This funding will save lives and reflects the role that our city plays as a leader in reproductive justice.”
