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Last week the Globe reported “Governor Newsom Calls Supreme Court Hearing on Abortion Pill ‘Backdoor Abortion Ban.’” We pointed out where he was incorrect, and questioned why California taxpayers are paying for Newsom’s abortion travel business into California:
California is the Abortion Sanctuary State as of 2022 – another “California first” the people did not vote on. Gov. Newsom officially created a state agency website to assist out-of-staters with their abortion travel plans. Gov. Newsom invites “people seeking abortion care, or information about reproductive health care in California,” to visit Abortion.CA.Gov.
Monday, Gov. Newsom decided to weigh in on the Florida Supreme Court decision on the state’s “Heartbeat Law” in a press statement. However, that press statement is riddled with inaccuracies, rhetoric, and half-truths.
So we thought we’d clean it up a bit for accuracy, readability, and veracity.
Here is Gov. Newsom’s actual press statement on the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the state’s 15-week abortion ban:
Governor Newsom Statement on Florida Supreme Court Decision Allowing Gov. DeSantis’ 6-Week Abortion Ban to Take Effect
Women in need of abortions can visit Abortion.CA.Gov to learn about traveling to California to receive care.
As attacks on reproductive freedom continue, including just last week at the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling allowing Governor DeSantis’ 6-week abortion ban to go into effect – severely restricting reproductive freedom and cutting off access to care before many women even know they are pregnant:
“Floridians have fewer rights and less control over their own bodies today than they did yesterday – thanks to Governor DeSantis.
“For the past six years, Governor DeSantis has put up a freedom façade so he could systematically cut down people’s rights based on his own personal political agenda.
“Today, yet another right was stripped away from Floridians through Governor DeSantis’ anti-rights agenda – millions of Floridians and women in neighboring states with total bans will now no longer be able to access essential reproductive health care on their own terms.“If you are no longer able to get abortion care in your home state, California has the resources and support available to help you exercise your reproductive freedom.”
WHY THIS MATTERS: Even before Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, Florida had been a key abortion access state in the Southeast for millions, including people in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
The Florida Supreme Court also ruled that Floridians can vote this November on a measure to enshrine the right to obtain an abortion in their state constitution. Since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe, millions of Americans – in every state that has put the issue on the ballot – have reaffirmed their right to abortion, including in California.
Women – regardless of whether they live in California – in need of reproductive health care, including abortion care, can go to Abortion.CA.Gov to learn about the rights they have in California, support and resources available to them, and how California continues to protect this fundamental freedom from ongoing hostile and extreme attacks.
Learn more about how Governor Newsom, in partnership with the California Legislature, has made California a national leader in protecting and expanding reproductive freedom.
Here is the Globe’s corrected version:
Governor Newsom Statement on Florida Supreme Court Decision Upholding Gov. DeSantis’ Heartbeat Law to Take Effect
Women in need of pregnancy care should visit their doctor or any crisis pregnancy center in the state to learn about pregnancy and birth, parenthood or adoption, or just to receive prenatal care.
As attacks on the unborn continue, including the case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA about the abortion pill mifepristone just last week, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the state’s heartbeat law to take effect that protects unborn babies with beating hearts from abortions.
“Florida’s babies are now protected once a heartbeat is heard – thanks to Governor DeSantis.
On April 14, 2022, Governor DeSantis signed HB 5, the “Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act,” to protect the lives of Florida’s most vulnerable by prohibiting all abortions after 15 weeks of gestation.
“Today, yet another right was upheld through Governor DeSantis’ pro-life agenda – millions of Floridians and unborn in neighboring states will be able to access essential reproductive health care on their own terms. “You are now able to get full pregnancy care in your home state. California also has the resources and support available to help women save babies from abortions who have beating hearts.”
WHY THIS MATTERS: Following Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court, Gov. DeSantis made Florida the next state to officially protect the lives of unborn children.
The law will save tens of thousands of lives annually and provide $25 million in aid to women and families.
Florida’s highest court upheld both the 15 week and heartbeat laws, that expands pro-life protections and provides additional resources for young mothers and families. In a 6-1 ruling, the Florida Supreme Court upheld Florida’s law protecting preborn children from most abortions after 15 weeks. The decision paves the way for additional protections for preborn babies beginning at 6 weeks.
Polling shows the heartbeat law is right in line with the views of Florida residents.
Not only do a majority of Floridians support protecting babies from abortion, they support the heartbeat law by a strong 62% margin.
The bill will also provide $25 million in aid to women and families.
Learn more about how Governor DeSantis in partnership with the Florida Legislature is truly committed to building culture of life by adopting family first policies and protecting life at all stages.
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Well, we Californians can imagine a governor who protects life.
Thanks to Lifesite News for the details of Florida’s Heartbeat Law.
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Author: Katy Grimes
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