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The Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade has had a devastating impact on the lives of millions of people – falling most quickly and heavily on marginalized people: people of color, those trying to make ends meet, young people, and undocumented immigrants. Here in Washingtonthe right to an abortion is protected by state law. We are fighting to protect liberty, autonomy, and the right to personal decisions. And we are working together with allies and activists across the state to assure that everyone who chooses to get abortion care can access it.
Right to Care: How hospital policies delay and deny critical treatment for pregnant patients

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News Release, Published: 
Friday, June 24, 2022
The Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey — landmark decisions recognizing the constitutional right to abortion.
News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
As a state where abortion will remain legal, we must be a beacon of liberty. We have to work to expand abortion access in Washington state, fund abortion care and protect abortion patients and providers.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A Q&A on abortion rights with Leah Rutman, ACLU of Washington’s Health Care and Liberty Counsel.
News Release, Published: 
Monday, May 10, 2021
A bill signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee ensures that patients experiencing harmful pregnancy complications will receive the care they need.

A Right to Care

Document, Published: 
Thursday, January 14, 2021
How hospital policies in Washington state delay and deny critical treatment for pregnant patients.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Read about our 2019 Washington State Legislative Agenda
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
Civil liberties highlights from the 2018 Washington State Legislative Session
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Friday, March 23, 2018
A rule proposed by Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services would let health care providers use their religious beliefs to justify turning away patients in need.
News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Skagit Regional Health agrees to comply with Washington’s Reproductive Privacy Act

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