As Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I denounce this radical, unfounded ruling.   Dear Neighbor, As you may be aware, last week a judge in Texas issued a preliminary ruling invalidating the FDA's approval of Mifepristone, a medication that has been used to provide abortions in the US for over twenty years. This is yet another attack from right-wing extremists on the rights of all Americans to control the most private decisions about their own bodies. Below is my statement with Assemblymember Karines Reyes, who, along with Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and myself, co-chairs the Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus. Mifepristone remains legal and available for the moment, and here in New York, since the Democrats took the Senate Majority in 2019, we have some of the most robust protections for abortion access in the country. But there is still work to be done to ensure that New Yorkers' rights and access to this most basic healthcare option remains protected in the months and years ahead. The Texas decision, and another, contradictory decision in the state of Washington, has raised many questions about what this means for availability of Mifepristone nationwide and in New York. Updates will be provided as more information is made available. Best, Liz Krueger State Senator Statement from Sen. Liz Krueger and Assm. Karines Reyes, Co-Chairs of the NYS Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus, In Response to the Initial Ruling on AHM v. FDA "Over 20 years ago, Mifepristone underwent stringent testing requirements before the FDA approved the medication for distribution on the marketplace. Since then Mifepristone has been used safely and effectively, along with Misoprostol, for medication abortion. It is less invasive than procedural abortion, and studies conducted around the world have found Mifepristone to be safe - and it can be lifesaving for those whose health would be greatly compromised by undergoing pregnancy. "On Friday, April 7, a U.S. District Judge in Texas issued a sweeping decision on Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA to suspend FDA approval of Mifepristone, which flies in the face of more than 20 years of robust testing and real-world data. This ruling is an unprecedented and egregious use of judicial activism that, if upheld, would put women in peril across the country. The FDA has been in charge of determining whether pharmaceuticals are safe since 1938, using evidence-based protocols. It is deeply concerning that one extreme right-wing activist judge seeks to challenge the FDA's 85-year record of expertise and authority in this area. "Medication abortion is a reproductive healthcare option that affords individuals the ability to have an abortion in the privacy of their own home and with the support of friends or loved ones if they choose. It increases accessibility of care for individuals who have lower incomes and who live in areas with fewer healthcare providers. Over 50% of abortions are done using medication. Women should not have their reproductive healthcare options restricted based on their zip code. "The New York State Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus (BPCLC) works to protect reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare services across the state. During this unfounded onslaught of attacks on reproductive rights, we have fought to protect abortion providers, those who provide support, and those who seek abortion care, as well as strengthen resources and healthcare infrastructure across New York." Liz Krueger's 2023 Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors Session IV: “Is Your Home Age Friendly? How to Assess Your Apartment for Safety.” Thursday, April 13th 10 am – 11:30 am Come take a virtual tour of your apartment and learn what modifications you can make to age safely in your home! Most of us want to age in place but we don’t know what to do to prevent falls and ensure that our home environment is safe. Once you understand the changes to make, learn about your rights to get the modifications you need, and determine if you may be eligible for a grant to pay for them. On Thursday, April 13th from 10 am – 11:30 am, hear from leading experts about how to assess your apartment to prevent falls and create a safe environment as you age. The April 13th Roundtable will feature: Rosemary Bakker, Home Therapeutic Modification Coordinator, Health Advocates for Older People (HAFOP) Josh Krasner, Home Safety and Fall Prevention Coordinator, HAFOP Anna Martinez, Director, Equal Access Project, NYC Commission on Human Rights Madhulika Murali, Legal Coordinator, Fair Housing Justice Center Craig Waletzko, Community Engagement Coordinator, Fair Housing Justice Center You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service. You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook. If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone. **If you register for an event, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event.** The event will feature a question and answer session with Rosemary Bakker, Josh Krasner, Anna Martinez, Madhulika Murali, and Craig Waletzko. If you want to know which age-related changes to make to create a safe living space, what your rights are to get those changes made, and if you may be eligible for grant to pay for them, join us at the April 13th Roundtable. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are *strongly* encouraged to submit them in advance. Please let us know if you plan to attend the Thursday, April 13th Virtual Roundtable and RSVP to [link removed]. 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