Grisham slam chemical abortion restriction ruling

By TOM JOYCE

THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) - Three governors in the western part of the United States are unhappy with a federal judge’s decision to halt federal approval of a drug used in chemical abortions last week.

Democrats Gavin Newsom of California, Tina Kotek of Oregon, and Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico issued statements condemning the ruling.

Gov. Newsom responded to the ruling by calling the judge “an extremist.”

“Today’s ruling, by an extremist judge pursuing a radical political agenda, ignores facts, science, and the law – putting the health of millions of women and girls at risk,” Gov. Newsom said in a press release. “Abortion is still legal and accessible here in California, and we won’t stand by as fundamental freedoms are stripped away.”

Gov. Kotek also slammed the ruling but reiterated that it has no impact on the legality of abortion in any state.

“This is a shameful, dangerous ruling that will prevent patients across the country from accessing safe, effective medication,” Gov. Kotek said in a press release issued by her office. “As we sort out the impact of this ruling, hear me loud and clear: abortion is still accessible and legal in Oregon. As your Governor, I believe in the right to reproductive freedom and will continue to be a fierce advocate for