Politicians should never second guess women’s healthcare decisions.

On June 28, the ACLU of Georgia and partners filed SisterSong v. Kemp, a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the abortion ban. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit includes doctors, health care providers, and their patients. 

 

Not only is this abortion ban unconstitutional under nearly 50 years of U.S. Supreme Court precedent, it is extremely dangerous to the health and wellbeing of women and their families in Georgia.

 

Georgia has a maternal health crisis with a critical shortage of medical providers – only 50% of counties have an OB/GYN. Georgia ranks 50th out of 50 in maternal mortality rates in the U.S., with the worst outcomes for black mothers.

 

Our message is clear: Politicians should focus on expanding access to reproductive care throughout Georgia rather than inserting themselves in deeply personal, private healthcare decisions.