California launches website promoting abortion services
California has launched a publicly funded website to promote the state's abortion services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California launched a publicly funded website on Tuesday to promote the state's abortion services, listing clinics, linking to financial help for travel and lodging and letting teenagers in other states know they don't need their parents permission to get an abortion in the state.
The website is part of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's pledge to make California a sanctuary for women seeking abortions now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade — the landmark 1973 decision that said states could not ban abortion.
The state budget includes $200 million to strengthen access to abortion in California, including money to build a website promoting the state's abortion services. That website went live on Tuesday, following an announcement from Newsom.
“Abortion is legal, safe and accessible here in Califonria — whether or not you live here, know that we have your back,” Newsom said in a news release.
