Monday, June 24, marked two years since the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) eliminated the federal right to abortion when they ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization by a vote of 6-3. The majority's decision was made ...
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SCOTUS Rejects Case against Abortion Pills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling on Thursday, June 13, in the case against abortion pills, also known as mifepristone. The case was brought before the court by anti-abortion groups and doctors ...
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Mifepristone Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Ryan MacDonald, Pro-Choice Washington, Communications Director, ryan@prochoicewashington.org, (206) 624-1990 On Tuesday, March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments on ...
Discussing the overturn of Roe V Wade, how did we get here?
Kia Guarino, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Washington, sits down with Shannon Hull to discuss how Roe V Wade was overturned, and what we can do to move forward.Right in Front of my Face ...
Majority of state supports offering abortions to out-of-state residents, according to WA Poll
“Washington state has long supported abortion access and remains an outspoken believer in the right to healthcare,” Kia Guarino, executive director of Pro-Choice Washington, said in a statement. “These poll results echo what we know to be true across the ...
Some Celebrate, Some Vow to Fight Back: Spokane Responds to Reversal of Roe V. Wade
“We are in an ominous place when the Supreme Court no longer represents the American people – the majority of whom believe in the legal right to abortion. In the face of the deliberate erosion of our most protective institutions, we cannot give up hope or ...
Washington Reacts to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade
“We are in an ominous place when the Supreme Court no longer represents the American people—the majority of whom believe in the legal right to abortion. In the face of the deliberate erosion of our most protective institutions, we cannot give up hope or ...
Washington touted as safe haven abortion state, but can it take on an influx of patients?
“With nearly 50 percent of hospital beds in Washington under policies that deny access ... under-regulated hospital mergers prevent an unacceptable barrier to care. [After Friday's ruling] Washington state has become even more important for abortion ...
Seattle area abortion providers prep for influx of patients in wake of high court ruling
“We’ll be seeing an increase of 385 percent, which is a lot of people. Imagine that being increased significantly. People will have to start waiting for appointments if we have to start accommodating people from out of state.” -- Dr. Anuj Khattar, ...
Pro-Choice Washington Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
SEATTLE (June 24, 2022) - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its final decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The opinion, written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, is consistent with the draft opinion ...
