In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s win, there was widespread confusion and fear about the future of abortion rights in the United States. Activists and organizations, like the National Abortion Federation, are bracing for potential shifts in reproductive health policy as the Trump administration takes office. With pending federal lawsuits and threats to abortion access, many are concerned about maintaining and expanding access to abortion, birth control, and maternal care.
Independent abortion funds, such as the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund and the Chicago Abortion Fund, are struggling to meet the rising demand for financial assistance, especially as costs continue to rise and national organizations cut funding. Additionally, the Latinx community, particularly undocumented immigrants, are disproportionately impacted by abortion bans and face additional barriers to reproductive health care.
Amidst these challenges, advocates are pushing for broader reproductive justice and mobilizing for events like the People’s March in Washington, D.C. to highlight the importance of reproductive rights, immigration, and democracy. As the future of reproductive health access remains uncertain under the new administration, organizations are doubling down on their efforts to support patients and fight for equitable access to care.
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