Rep. Sykes Reaffirms Fight for Reproductive Freedom on Roe v. Wade Anniversary

Rep. Sykes Reaffirms Fight for Reproductive Freedom on Roe v. Wade Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, highlighting ongoing threats to reproductive rights in Ohio and across the nation:

"Roe v. Wade protected generations of women's right to make personal medical decisions for nearly 50 years. When it was overturned in 2022, fundamental rights were stripped away, and nearly four years later, women in Ohio and across the country are still under attack.

Even after Ohio voters enshrined reproductive freedom in our state constitution in 2023, legal uncertainty remains. A six-week abortion ban is still blocked, but lawmakers are pushing new restrictions, regulating medication abortion, imposing waiting periods, and creating barriers that make it harder for women to access care.

I have spent my career expanding access to reproductive health care, advancing equity, and strengthening communities. As Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus and Chair of the Reproductive Justice Task Force, I fight to protect a woman's right to choose and ensure abortion care is available to everyone who needs it.

This fight is about freedom and democracy. I will continue standing up for reproductive rights and making sure our laws reflect the will of the voters."