This morning, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years of federal abortion rights. From this point on, these rights will be determined by individual states and it is expected that this will lead to abortion bans in roughly half the US. 13 states have “trigger bans” in place, meaning that these states already have laws severely restricting or banning abortion that will now go into effect. Sadly, Kentucky’s trigger law now makes it a Class D felony for anyone to provide abortions in our state, with the only exception being if the pregnant individual is at risk of death.
We know you may be experiencing a multitude of emotions right now. You might feel confused, angry, scared, or disappointed. Together, we mourn this devastating attack on reproductive rights. We see you and we stand with you.
Our All Access EKY team knows that ensuring access to the full range of contraceptive methods is more crucial now than ever. We continue to believe that all individuals deserve the right to make decisions about their body and their future. To ensure that eastern Kentuckians are supported during this time, and beyond, we want to uplift the resources below. We will continue to use our voice to educate and uplift the needs of our community.
Resources:
Request shipment of free Plan B and/or condoms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuvBx0Rrz4g1kovyZd0zAK0DzRHY8UQFP3xNqNoIbSp_KQJw/viewform?usp=sf_link
See if you qualify for free birth control: https://www.allaccesseky.org/freebirthcontrol
Find the birth control method that works best for you: https://www.allaccesseky.org/method-explorer
Find a clinic that offers your desired method: https://www.allaccesseky.org/clinic-finder
Find a verified abortion provider: https://www.abortionfinder.org/
The most comprehensive, verified database of abortion providers in the US helping patients find access to abortion services near them. Run by AAEKY partner, Power to Decide.
Read more about Kentucky’s HB 148:
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/hb148/bill.pdf