The Path Forward on Abortion Resource Guide

July 3, 2023

This page is updated regularly.

June 24, 2023, marks the first anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, ending the constitutional right to abortion and leaving abortion rights up to the states.  

Most abortions are now banned in 14 states following the Dobbs decision, and 6 states have strict gestational limits in place, ranging from 6 weeks to 20 weeks, functionally banning abortion. In another 6 states, abortion remains legal for now as courts determine whether their bans can take effect. Meanwhile, 20 states have moved to expand access to abortion by adding legal protections, through ballot measures, legislation, and other methods. Check out the latest updates in the states.

To mark this somber anniversary, join the Reform Movement in taking action to protect and advance abortion access.  

TOP ACTIONS TO PROTECT ABORTION ACCESS:

  1. Amplify abortionfinder.org & INeedAnA.com and Plan C Guide to Abortion Pill Access for people seeking abortion care
  2. Contact Congress and urge them to support
  3. Donate to abortion funds, which provide financial assistance, travel, lodging, and many other types of support to abortion seekers. Support the RAC and WRJ our efforts to mobilize a Reform Jewish response at the national, state, and local levels.
  4. Participate in NCJW’s Yahrtzeit of Roe Virtual Candle Lighting, cosponsored by the RAC and WRJ, on June 23 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT to honor the first anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. 

OTHER RESOURCES AND ACTIONS:

  • To participate in advocacy efforts:
    • Contact your local Planned Parenthood organization to be plugged into local advocacy campaign efforts and community care work.
    • Sign the Petition to urge the Biden-Harris Administration to ensure access to the FDA approved medication, mifepristone, and to take all necessary action to protect patients and providers.
      • Nationwide access to mifepristone, one of the two pills involved in a medication abortion, will be preserved for now after the Supreme Court blocked a Texas federal judge's ruling to pause the FDA’s approval of the drug.
    • Get involved in state and federal advocacy for state protections, constitutional amendments, and legislation.
  • To find information on receiving abortion care:
  • To support providers and abortion seekers:
    • Donate to Abortion Funds: Funding for patient care. Learn about NNAF's demands for creating a future where all people have access to abortion without shame or stigma.
    • Support/Share Practical Support Organizations (PSO's): PSOs help abortion seekers with travel and logistical support
    • Volunteer with Operation Save Abortion!
    • Adopt-A-Clinic: Abortion Access Front works with clinics across the country to keep track of urgently needed items like underwear, snacks, and gift cards for patients traveling for care. You can select the clinic or fund you want to support and then purchase items that will be shipped to that clinic or funded directly.
  • To destigmatize abortions:

Watch the RAC, WRJ, and CCAR's webinar from May 2022 to learn more about actions you can take to support abortion access!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR STATE

JEWISH RESOURCES ON ABORTION

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