The confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett puts our country on the brink of erasing decades of progress for reproductive freedom and gender equity.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of Judge Coney Barrett’s nomination is a very real threat to reproductive freedom—and to voting rights, LGBTQ rights, health care, racial justice, immigrant justice, environmental justice, and the integrity of our democracy

No matter what happens in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts lawmakers have the responsibility to make sure our state is a place where everyone is able to receive the abortion care they need—without judgment, medically unnecessary barriers, or political interference.

With voting already underway, the American people should decide who gets to nominate the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice, not Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell.

The legislature cannot wait any longer to pass the ROE Act. Reproductive freedom hangs in the balance nationally.

Her profound impact on our country is measured by her influence as a lawyer and a judge, and by the millions of people she inspired to fight to create a more just nation.

It’s shameful that Governor Baker would claim Susan Collins— the Senator who gave Justice Kavanaugh his seat on the Supreme Court— is the “pro-women” candidate.

The NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts PAC believes that Eckert, Kilcoyne, and Wheeler’s unapologetic support for the ROE Act and reproductive freedom will serve them well in their races.

I am hopeful that during his next term, Senator Timilty will work harder to be a champion for the women and families of his district.

Representative Barber is one of the most effective reproductive freedom champions on Beacon Hill because of her health care policy expertise and activist mindset.

We’re at a critical point in our Commonwealth, one that requires us to address systemic racism and how it affects all aspects of society. Now more than ever, we need leaders like Brandy who understand how critical fighting for reproductive freedom is to fighting for racial and social justice.

One of Deb’s top priorities on Beacon Hill will be to protect and expand reproductive freedom in Massachusetts.

Jarred Rose will bring much needed change for the constituents of the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth Senate District

Fluker Oakley’s exceptional track record of fighting for reproductive freedom in both her personal and professional life earned her the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts.

The legislature listened to advocates, community leaders, and constituents who asked them to take meaningful action to combat maternal inequities faced by Black women.

This session has posed unprecedented challenges but, through it all, these Champions have remained committed to removing barriers to abortion care in Massachusetts.

Today’s decision is an unacceptable infringement on the bodily autonomy of countless Americans, and an attack on reproductive freedom.

We applaud the Massachusetts House of Representatives for passing this critically important bill. We’re especially grateful to Representative Liz Miranda, Representative Kay Khan, and Senator Becca Rausch for their leadership on this legislation, and to Speaker DeLeo for bringing it to the floor for a vote.

This decision affirms that the state cannot force people to overcome substantial obstacles to access basic medical care.

As we continue to listen and learn, we echo the Black community’s demand for justice, including the demand for reproductive justice.