Reproductive Rights

More Latinas than ever are living in states with abortion bans and restrictions. We are the largest group of women of color impacted by state abortion bans that went into effect after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022. Almost 7 million Latinas of reproductive age live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortions, with three-quarters of that number living in Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Research shows these bans often lead to worsening economic and health outcomes, a fate that’s made worse by the rampant misinformation aimed at Latino communities that spread falsehoods about abortion and its health implications. This issue shows the importance of being educated on the legislation moving through our city councils and statehouses, not just at the federal level. 

HOW THIS ISSUE IMPACTS YOU: Latinas often face compounding barriers to health care – from low rates of insurance coverage to mistrust of medical providers, discrimination in health care systems and public health policies, and lack of culturally appropriate services. In many Latino communities, Planned Parenthood is the only source of health care. 

DID YOU KNOW? More than 80 percent of Latino voters agree a person should make their own decision on abortion without political interference.