Oklahoma Democrats Slam Efforts to Ban Abortion

On June 13th, Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Alicia Andrews released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s ruling on mifepristone: 

“The recent decision underscores the critical importance of November’s election for countless women in states across our nation. With Roe v. Wade overturned and reproductive freedoms stripped away by Donald Trump, the stakes have never been higher. What's more, Trump's administration seeks to push even harsher restrictions. Congress, under the influence of Trump's allies, is actively pursuing bills and budgets aimed at banning abortion and medication abortion entirely. Disturbingly, there are plans to impose a nationwide abortion ban if Trump secures another term, impacting every state, including Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's existing laws on abortion create a landscape filled with confusion and contradiction, potentially deterring individuals from seeking necessary healthcare.

A continuation of Trump's presidency promises further limitations on healthcare access and personal freedoms, particularly for women. To safeguard reproductive rights, it's imperative to support the reelection of President Biden and Vice President Harris in November.”

Trump will stop at nothing to fulfill his radical goal of ripping away reproductive freedom for every single woman across America:

• Trump has endorsed a national abortion ban and supports the extreme abortion bans that states have enacted since he overturned Roe v. Wade, including bans that allow states to prosecute women who have an abortion.

• Trump’s allies have published plans to ban abortion nationwide – without the help of Congress or the courts.

• In fact, he thinks that cruel abortion bans across the country are ‘working very brilliantly’ as women are denied critical and lifesaving care.

• Trump has left the door wide open for restricting access to contraception, including emergency contraception.

• Trump will appoint more anti-choice judges and justices to the bench – just as he appointed the justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

While Trump and MAGA Republicans are working to ban access to contraception and abortion nationwide, President Biden and Vice President Harris will protect a woman’s right to choose:

• Calling on Congress to codify the protections of Roe into law, restoring rights women relied on for nearly 50 years.

• Standing by the FDA’s evidence-based approval of mifepristone and defending  the FDA’s independent, expert authority to review, approve, and regulate a wide range of prescription drugs.

• Fighting to ensure access to emergency medical care.

• Strengthening patient privacy and access to contraception.

Supporting a woman’s right to travel for medical care.