The White House reaffirmed its commitment to protecting reproductive rights in preparation for the 49th anniversary of the groundbreaking Roe v. Wade decision protecting abortion rights on Saturday. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made note in press remarks on Friday of the Supreme Court ruling last month to allow a Texas ban on abortions after six weeks, a decision many considered early evidence of the high court's inclination to overturn Roe v. Wade.
“Reproductive healthcare has been under extreme and relentless assault ever since, especially in recent months,” Psaki said. “It has been nearly 150 days since women in Texas have been denied these constitutional rights. We’re deeply committed to making sure everyone has access to care, and we will defend it with every tool we have.”