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On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling
overturning Roe v. Wade, denying that abortion is
a constitutional right and leaving it up to the states
to allow or ban. Jewish groups and organizations
responded. Here are statements from those against
the ruling and those in support of it.
AGAINST THE RULING
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL
COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
Sheila Katz, CEO of NCJW, issued the
following statement:
“This decision by the Supreme
Court is a moral failure. It will put
lives at risk. By overturning 50 years
of precedent, safe and vital abortion
care is now virtually inaccessible to
millions of people who need it. In the
weeks and months ahead, we will see the
devastating impact this ruling will have
on human lives.
“This egregious decision is a direct
violation of both our American values
and our Jewish tradition. Reversing the
protections of Roe defies logic, morality,
compassion and the fundamental
right of all Americans to practice their
religious beliefs without interference
from the government.
“In the 13 states where abortion will
become immediately illegal, millions
of people will have to face the harsh
truth that they no longer have control
over their lives and their bodies. This
decision will forever alter the lives of
those who will be forced to remain
pregnant, increasing the chances
that they will face life-threatening
medical complications, poverty and
unemployment. And we know from
existing data in states where abortion is
already virtually inaccessible that this
decision will disproportionately impact
those who already face barriers to
accessing health care, including women
and particularly Black, Indigenous and
people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals,
those with disabilities, young people and
those working to make ends meet.
“Abortion bans place greater value on
the life of the fetus than on the pregnant
person, a violation of both Jewish law
and tradition and of American religious
liberty. Now, it seems only certain people
are entitled to religious liberty, which
renders the entire concept meaningless.
“Today’s decision betrays this most
cherished American value. The rights of
American Jews and other people of
faith who believe in access to abortion,
who are the majority of people in this
country, have been sacrificed to the
overwhelming zeal of one small group
that has turned the shield of religious
freedom into a sword.
opinion
Jewish Groups Respond to
the Supreme Court’s Ruling
Overturning Roe v. Wade
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