Governor Roy Cooper quote on Constitutional rights

“Your zip code shouldn't determine your constitutional rights, but that's where we are with the overturning of Roe v. Wade and these battles have moved to state capitals.”

–Governor Roy Cooper (D) North Carolina

On Saturday, the Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, vetoed a 12-week abortion ban that had been passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature. Although the Republicans hold a supermajority, Cooper believes there is one Republican who will vote against the ban, which would prevent its override.

The abortion ban represents a significant setback for reproductive rights in North Carolina, as it would be one of the strictest abortion laws in the country, prohibiting abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Cooper has committed to challenging the ban in court and urged North Carolinians to contact their elected officials to vote against it.

Although the outcome of the battle over the abortion ban in North Carolina remains uncertain, it serves as a reminder of the importance of reproductive rights and the need to safeguard them. In addition to Cooper's veto and his vow to fight the ban in court, North Carolinians can help to protect reproductive rights by contacting their elected officials and supporting organizations that fight for these rights. By taking these actions, North Carolinians can play a crucial role in preserving reproductive rights.

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