Internet abuzz as Biden vows 'fight' for abortion rights following SCOTUS' mifepristone regulation ruling

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden fell short of lauding the Supreme Court's ruling on the abortion pill as he reminded voters that the fight for women's reproductive freedom is not over.

The statement came following the Supreme Court's ruling on the regulation of the abortion pill mifepristone on Thursday, June 13.

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Biden stressed the decision does not stop the fight for reproductive health. The president also highlighted the struggles women face in accessing reproductive care.

"Today's decision does not change the fact that the fight for reproductive freedom continues," Biden said.

"It does not change the fact that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade two years ago, and women lost a fundamental freedom," he said.

"It does not change the fact that the right for a woman to get the treatment she needs is imperiled if not impossible in many states,” he added.

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While the ruling permits women to "continue to access" mifepristone, Biden highlighted additional legislation that demonstrates the ongoing struggle for reproductive rights.

"Women are being turned away from emergency rooms, or forced to go to court to plead for care that their doctor recommended or to travel hundreds of miles for care," the president stated.

"Doctors and nurses are being threatened with jail time, including life in prison, for providing the health care they have been trained to provide."

He criticized Republican officials' efforts as part of an "extreme and dangerous agenda" to "ban abortion nationwide."

Biden said "stakes could not be higher for women across America," affirming his commitment alongside Vice President Kamala Harris to support reproductive rights.

Biden said. “We will continue to fight to ensure that women in every state get the health care they need and we will continue to call on Congress to restore the protections of Roe v Wade in federal law — that is our commitment," The Hill reported. 

Kamala Harris criticizes Donald Trump over abortion stance

Vice President Harris, in a statement distributed by the Biden-Harris campaign, blamed former President Donald Trump for the current situation, noting that the overturning of Roe v Wade resulted from the conservative justices he appointed.

"The contrast is stark: While Trump relentlessly attacks reproductive freedoms, President Biden and I will never stop fighting to protect them," Harris said.

"Americans have repeatedly made it clear they want more freedom, not less, and they will make their voices heard at the ballot box once again this November," she added.

Abortion has remained a key issue for Democrats since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in 2022, leading to unexpected wins in the midterm elections. Democrats hope to replicate this success in the current election cycle.

Online reactions to Joe Biden's statement on abortion rights

Netizens were divided over Biden's statement. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, "Protecting reproductive rights is an ongoing battle – today's decision is a step forward, but the fight isn't over."

Another commented, "Well, that's a small win at least. It's like a really intense game of Whack-a-Mole out there. Keep fighting the good fight!"

Some expressed frustration with the political landscape. "I despise the politics. There is no left or right. Same bird, two wings. Women in healthcare and law are non-entities, and that is the issue," one user remarked.

Others questioned the stability of the current decision, saying, "This essential medication is available, but for how long? We cannot stand idly while attacks on our access to reproductive healthcare remain under attack!"

Some users offered different perspectives on the Supreme Court's role. "Bro the Supreme Court gave the decision of abortion up to the states. If people vote to ban it or keep it, it's up to the people. It’s not an attack on ‘women’s rights,’" one wrote.

Another commented, "Oh please, like we really need more ‘fighting’—how 'bout y'all just quit trying to run our lives and let us handle it, bless your heart."

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