CBS: Gov. Newsom Welcomes Women Seeking an Abortion to Come to California

Governor Gavin Newsom took a step Friday to support women’s rights to have an abortion and even indicated women can come to California to have one if they want

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YURUS: "Governor Gavin Newsom signed what he calls a 'Proclamation on Reproductive Freedom.' He says it reaffirms the commitment to protecting women’s reproductive choices, educates Californians about their rights to reproductive freedom, and welcomes women to the state to exercise that right. Ina separate letter Governor Gavin Newsom joined Washington’s and Oregon’s governor in a statement that read in part, quote, 'Roe is settled law, but newly enacted and clearly unconstitutional laws in a handful of states compel our states to act now to reaffirm longstanding commitments to safeguard the fundamental rights of women.'” 

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