Hollywood’s Unions Condemn SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Roe V Wade
deadline.comRefresh for updatesHollywood’s unions reacting Friday to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade.SAG-AFTRA has called the decision “archaic and dangerous,” and vowed to “fight to protect women’s right to choice.”“Anyone who believes in the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions should be outraged with today’s archaic and dangerous ruling,” the guild said in a statement Friday. “Every American deserves and is entitled to an equal right to healthcare choice.
Today, the United States Supreme Court abandoned that principle in a ruling that empowers states to enact draconian restrictions on healthcare choice and destroy lives, if we allow it.
We will continue to fight to ensure the overwhelming majority voice of the people is heard in state and federal legislative bodies.
We have the collective power to make certain today’s decision does not overcome the will of the people. SAG-AFTRA will fight to protect women’s right to choice and self-determination that has been recognized for decades.”The guild added that it is “committed to protecting the health and safety of the members in our industry and beyond,” and offered a guide to abortion laws in each state, which can be seen here.SAG-AFTRA noted that it is “a union that has among its members a diverse group of performers, broadcasters and newscasters.
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