New York City Supports California’s Challenge to Trump Administration’s Roll Back of Contraception Coverage Mandate in Affordable Care Act
CITY
In an effort to ensure women have access to birth control,
"This is an attack on women from a federal government that seems determined to control their bodies and health choices. It's like something out of 'The Handmaid's Tale.' I am proud to join this landmark litigation to stop the dangerous trend of government encroaching on women's rights," said Speaker
The City filed the friend of the court brief in support of the state of
In the court papers filed this week, the cities, counties and local agencies argue that access to family planning benefits not just women but also the government institutions "charged with promoting and protecting public health."
The brief demonstrates that denying insurance to women will increase the financial burdens on local government because of social, health and economic costs resulting in unplanned pregnancies.
"Access to contraceptive care is fundamental to every woman's health and well-being. The Trump administration's attempt to allow employer-managed health insurance plans to cut off contraception coverage for 'moral reasons' is non-sensical and incredibly short-sighted. Unplanned pregnancies bring with them extremely serious social and economic costs. I am absolutely mystified as to why we would want to make it harder for women to engage in family planning," said Council Member
"This legislative package sends a message to everyone, including the
"As part of the national effort to challenge Trump's rollback of contraceptive coverage,
"I applaud Speaker Johnson's leadership in supporting
"This is an outrageous attack on women's health and female autonomy. Trump is seeking to make birth control a luxury item and put family planning power in the hands of industries instead of women themselves. We can't and we won't let that happen.



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