Physicians for Reproductive Health

STATEMENT | January 22, 2025

What Would be 52 Years of Roe : Life After the Dobbs ’ Decision
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Dear John,

Today marks what would have been the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade , the landmark decision that once protected the right to abortion care. Since the devastating 2022 Dobbs decision overturned those protections, lives have been upended, autonomy stripped away, and essential medical care stigmatized and criminalized.

The real-life implications of abortion bans are undeniable: the deaths of Candi Miller, Amber Thurman, and Porsha Ngumezi, and the harm caused to many others whose names we may never know, has shown us what we already knew to be true. Abortion bans don’t make pregnant people safer—they are dangerous and deadly.

Meanwhile, anti-abortion lawmakers continue to push extreme legislation, like H.R. 21, which is being considered by Congress this very week and threatens medical judgment, evidence-based care, and the very people seeking or providing abortions.

Let me be clear: politics has no place in medicine. PRH’s nationwide network is united and determined to defend reproductive health and rights.

* We are dedicated to centering medicine and science and prioritizing evidence-based practices to best support our patients.
* We are committed to ensuring people receive care rooted in bodily autonomy, compassion, truth, and equity.
* We will continue to ensure abortion care is readily available free from barriers, shame, or stigma—no matter who you are.

True reproductive justice demands moving beyond the legal right to abortion to address systemic inequities and create a world where access to health care, housing, education, food security, environmental safety, and economic opportunity are a reality for all.

You can help us advance this vision by donating today. It empowers our advocates to meet and amplify the urgent needs of people facing increasing barriers to care. [[link removed]]

Abortion providers, patients, and supporters are not going anywhere. Thank you for your generosity and partnership at this critical time.

Sincerely,

Jamila Perritt, MD MPH FACOG
President & CEO
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