Reproductive Equity Now Statement on Nomination of Elizabeth Dewar to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Dewar, who currently serves as state solicitor, would be a powerful voice for reproductive equity on the SJC

BOSTON (December 8, 2023) – Reproductive Equity Now President Rebecca Hart Holder released the following statement today after State Solicitor Elizabeth (Bessie) Dewar was nominated by Governor Maura Healey to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Judicial Court.

Rebecca Hart Holder, President of Reproductive Equity Now: “State supreme courts have always had a vital role to play in defending reproductive freedom, and that has never been more true than in a post-Dobbs America. As state solicitor, Elizabeth (Bessie) Dewar has continuously led efforts to advance reproductive equity within Massachusetts’ borders and combat anti-abortion attacks across the country. Bessie played an integral role in the Attorney General’s office, authoring briefs against Texas Law SB8, the Texas six-week abortion ban and bounty hunter law. She has made critical contributions to dozens of multistate briefs filed in cases across the country regarding abortion access and gender-affirming care. We know that Bessie will bring her brilliant legal mind to the Supreme Judicial Court to make profound impacts and create a lasting legacy for reproductive freedom in the commonwealth.”

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