Alabama and Georgia passed abortion bans. California could make it more accessible
Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen.
"What's happening nationwide is nothing short of shocking," Leyva said in an interview Friday. "Roe v. Wade has already been litigated and already been won."
Leyva said that it is critical that
The bill, which returned to the Legislature after being vetoed by then-Gov.
"We are very hopeful. Because then-Lt. Gov. (Gavin)
Newsom has tweeted several times to condemn the
The governor also has criticized
"Make no mistake -- this is about power. About control. It's a direct attack on women's rights -- and it's decades in the making," Newsom tweeted Thursday.
If signed into law, SB 24 would cost an estimated
The bill is supported by dozens of groups, including abortion rights groups like co-sponsor NARAL Pro-Choice California, student groups and civil rights groups, as well as 10 individuals.
"Even though we're not seeing this kind of aggressive, violent, oppressive legislation in
Jimenez said that SB 24 is part of a larger push by activists, community advocacy groups and lawmakers in order to improve access to reproductive health services for a variety of under-served groups.
SB 24 is opposed by 17 organizations, primarily anti-abortion advocacy groups such as
The group Faith and Public Policy condemned the use of state general funds, university funds and student fees to pay for the medication.
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