June 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2022
Contact: Vicki Levengood, levengoodv@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Issues Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Lansing, MI—John E. Johnson, Jr., Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
"The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a direct affront to the civil rights of women, creating a devastating disparate impact between their reproductive health options and reproductive health care for men. Let me be clear: this decision will not end abortion, but it will make it nearly impossible for anyone without significant resources to get one. That means many of the people whose civil rights we are mandated to protect will be the most impacted by this decision. We commend Governor Whitmer for her steadfast support for a woman’s right to choose and stand with her in the effort to protect the rights of Michigan women. We urge Governors across the nation who care about the welfare and wellbeing of women and their families to take action to protect the right to abortion within their boundaries."
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is charged with investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination and working to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws. The Department also provides training and services to government agencies, businesses, schools and organizations on diversity initiatives, fair housing and equal employment law. MDCR is the operational arm of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC). Learn more about MDCR and MCRC at www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
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