Vice President Kamala Harris issued a warning on Thursday regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill mifepristone. She emphasized the need for continued vigilance despite the ruling.
Harris expressed that the preservation of access to mifepristone should not be seen as a cause for celebration. She pointed out that despite this ruling, a significant portion of women in America still face restrictions on reproductive rights due to state-level bans implemented during the Trump administration.
She highlighted the concerning statistic that two-thirds of women of reproductive age in the country reside in states with such abortion bans in place. Harris underscored that the recent Supreme Court decision does not address this broader issue.
Furthermore, Harris raised awareness about potential future threats to reproductive freedom. She mentioned that allies of former President Trump have devised plans to potentially eliminate medication abortion through executive actions if other avenues fail.
In her remarks, Harris stressed the importance of remaining clear-eyed about the challenges to reproductive rights in the United States. She called for continued vigilance in the face of these threats.
