Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Georgia State Supreme Court Upholding Georgia’s Abortion Ban

Oct 24, 2023
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(ATLANTA) – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), vice-chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus issued the following statement after the Georgia State Supreme Court upheld Georgia’s abortion ban.

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), vice-chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus said: 

“Today’s decision to allow the extreme Republican abortion ban to stand harms Georgians, but it isn’t the last word. I am fighting in Congress every day to protect our reproductive freedom because abortion is essential healthcare. It is time to ensure abortion access is codified into federal law and affordable for all–no matter their ZIP Code, no matter their bank account.”

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CONTACT: PressGA05@mail.house.gov 

Congresswoman Nikema Williams proudly serves Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District on the exclusive Financial Services Committee. She is a champion of voting rights and builds on the Fifth District’s legacy as the cradle of the civil rights movement as co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. Congresswoman Williams is committed to closing the racial wealth gap and ensuring the promise of America for all–regardless of your ZIP code or bank account.

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