Right now the US is dealing with the Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
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The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. wade, what protected the right to abortion, left thousands of women across the country with no guarantees when choosing not to continue their pregnancies, but New York City has just signed into law a package of city initiatives that guarantee the interruption of pregnancies, in safe and affordable ways.
This was announced this Friday. Mayor Eric Adamsafter signing six bills that will expand access to abortion and protect reproductive health care, as well as increase public health education.
“Dobbs’ decision was about nothing more than controlling people’s bodies, their choices and their freedoms, but we are not going to leave our sisters or other people behind,” he said. mayor adams. “Abortion is health care, and by signing these six bills, the nation will know that New York City will always uphold the right of all people to access an abortion.”
The president of the Big Apple added that safe and legal abortion care is the cornerstone of public health in the city, which will continue to do everything in its power to ensure that young women have their rights protected.
“Reproductive freedom and abortions will always be protected in New York Cityregardless of what any activist court with a clear political agenda rules. I, and those here in New York City and across the country, are grateful to the City Council for passing these bills and doing this important work,” added Adams.
Among the protections that the new New York laws grant are that medical abortion is free in all places managed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). There is also a plan to improve public health education so that all New Yorkers and people who visit New York City for reproductive health care know their rights and care options.
Ashwin Vasancommissioner of the DOHMH, insisted that the City of New York is speaking and acting clearly with these laws, defending that abortion is a health care issue, and health care is a human right.
“With these bills, New York City will once again play a historic role as a national leader in abortion and reproductive justice services,” the official said.
Machelle Allen, Senior Vice President and Medical Director of NYC Health + Hospitals He mentioned that in their hospitals they are very clear about the need to enact new protections for women who do not wish to continue with their pregnancies.
“Reproductive health care is a fundamental right, and these bills will ensure that our patients are protected under the law, no matter what path they choose,” said the medical expert. “NYC Health + Hospitals provides abortion care, both medical and procedural, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment.”
One of the new laws requires DOHMH to report annually on the number of births and abortions performed in the city each year for both people who were residents of New York City at the time of said birth or abortion and for those who were not residents, and assess the capacity of medical providers with license to provide reproductive health care.
Another prohibits city agencies from using resources, employee time, and use of property to detain people for performing or assisting with abortions or for cooperating with out-of-state entities related to abortions performed in New York State.
The City Council Speaker Adrienne Adamsassured that as states across the country restrict access to safe and affordable abortion care, our city is showing national leadership and setting an example for others to follow.”
“The New York City Abortion Rights Act is a monumental legislative package that sends a clear message that New York City is a safe haven for abortion and reproductive care,” he said. “These landmark bills, sponsored by the first majority-female Council in our city’s history, will support and protect both New Yorkers and the people who come to our city seeking the care they need.”
The Latina Councilmember Tiffany Cabanpromoter of one of the six approved laws, stressed that despite the approved legislative package, it is urgent not to lower our guard in the fight for respect for women’s right to abortion.
“As gratifying as this victory is, I want to be very clear on one thing: the victory of the extreme right in the Supreme Court is not going to signal the end of their fight to destroy our bodily autonomy, which is why we cannot let this victory today marks the end of our fight to secure it,” he said. Queens political leader.
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