Biden Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Abortion Care
President Biden has signed an executive order that aims to expand access to abortion care in the United States.
The order, which was signed on Friday, July 8, 2022, directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take several steps to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion.
The order requires HHS to:
- Expand access to medication abortion by making it available through telehealth and at retail pharmacies.
- Increase funding for family planning and reproductive health care.
- Protect patients and providers from discrimination and harassment.
- Ensure that all people have access to accurate information about abortion care.
The order also creates a new task force to coordinate the federal government's efforts to protect and expand access to abortion care.
The executive order is a response to the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion. The decision has led to a number of states banning or severely restricting abortion access.
The executive order is expected to face legal challenges from anti-abortion groups. However, the Biden administration has said that it is committed to protecting and expanding access to abortion care.
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