Breaking news: This week, I filed a brief supporting the legal challenge to Idaho’s unconstitutional and cruel abortion travel ban.
I explain what this means and why I did it below, but first: Can you pitch in a donation to my campaign today to make sure our next Governor respects the reproductive freedom of all Washingtonians?
The radical Idaho legislature passed a bill that makes it illegal to help minors travel for abortion care without parental consent. It even labels this conduct as “abortion trafficking.”
My legal brief makes clear the Constitution protects the right to travel between states. Idaho’s anti-choice politicians cannot unilaterally take away that right.
This is not my first time taking on Idaho’s attacks on reproductive freedom.
Last month, I led a coalition of 15 attorneys general to support Planned Parenthood as they challenged a law prohibiting providers from making out-of-state referrals for abortion care.
What’s happening in Idaho directly affects us in Washington. Their abortion travel ban also punishes providers and residents who assist minors in legally obtaining abortion care in our state.
Due to Idaho’s multiple abortion restrictions, our clinics reported an unprecedented 75% increase in patients from Idaho between January 2022 and early 2023.
As Governor, I’ll continue my work fighting against anti-choice attacks. Please make a donation today to support my campaign and ensure our next Governor is a champion of reproductive freedom.
Defending reproductive freedom goes beyond fighting against restrictions. It’s also expanding access to reproductive care. That’s why I led a national effort that protected the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone — a huge victory for reproductive justice for millions of Washingtonians and people across the country.
I also championed the My Health, My Data Act, which prohibits websites and apps from collecting and selling consumer health data. For example, health apps that track your period can sell that sensitive information to data brokers, including anti-choice groups and law enforcement in states with strict anti-abortion laws. My bill, adopted by the legislature, stopped this in its tracks.
If I am elected to be Washington’s next Governor, I will bring the same energy and results. I will keep fighting to defend reproductive rights for everyone.
Join our fight to protect reproductive freedom. Please support my campaign today.
Thank you for your support.
More soon,
Bob
