Statement from Lupe M. Rodríguez, executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, on Roe Anniversary

“Today, on what would have been the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm our commitment to a world where everyone can get the abortion care they need, no matter who they are, where they live, how much they earn, or what their immigration status is. We honor the generations of Poderosas who have fought for better access to care for their communities and who will continue to advocate for Latinas/xs and other communities of color, no matter who is in office.
“Roe v. Wade alone never actually made abortion care accessible for Latinas/xs or other communities of color, as out-of-touch politicians worked for decades to erect barriers for people to get the care they needed. The Trump administration has made it clear that these attacks on abortion care will escalate, threatening the health, dignity, and futures of our communities.
“At the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, we will continue to organize and build power in Latino/x communities across the country. We will not stop until we create a future with true reproductive justice for all.”