West Coast offensive explained

The West Coast offensive is a coalition created by the governors of California, Oregon, and Washington to legally defend people from other states seeking an abortion, and to protect medical providers of reproductive care.[1] [2] [3] It was announced in a tweet & video by governor Gavin Newsom on the morning of June 24, 2022.[4]

The West Coast offensive vowed to expand abortion access and refuse to extradite individuals to other states who receive or aide in abortion services.[5] The coalition also seeks to protect against judicial and local law enforcement cooperation with out-of-state investigations, inquiries and arrests regarding abortion providers, patients and other people who assist with obtaining an abortion or reproductive health services.[6] [7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rodriguez. Joe Fitzgerald. June 24, 2022. California, Oregon and Washington Create Coalition to Increase Abortion Access For Those in Other States. KQED. June 27, 2022.
  2. Web site: West Coast States to Protect Women Seeking Abortion. Rodriguez. Lesley. NBC Los Angeles. June 24, 2022. June 27, 2022.
  3. Web site: Roe v. Wade overturned: Californians dismayed over 'dark day' in nation's history. San Francisco Chronicle. June 24, 2022. June 27, 2022.
  4. GavinNewsom . 1540368627144089600 . Gavin Newsom . Gavin Newsom. June 24, 2022. June 27, 2022. The Supreme Court has stripped women of their liberty and let red states replace it with mandated birth. / This is an attack on American freedom. / CA, OR and WA are creating the West Coast offensive. A road map for other states to stand up for women. / Time to fight like hell..
  5. Web site: West Coast states vow to protect abortion access in multistate commitment. Vakil. Caroline. The Hill. June 24, 2022. June 27, 2022.
  6. Web site: 'An attack on American freedom': California, Washington and Oregon governors commit to protect abortion access. Martinez. Jeremiah. KGET News. June 24, 2022. June 27, 2022.
  7. Web site: 'We will fight like hell': California reacts to Supreme Court's decision. Los Angeles Times. June 24, 2022. June 27, 2022.

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