Statements from Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt on the Supreme Court 5-4 decision to overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion.
MONTGOMERY-Following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe, Governor Ivey issued the following statement:
“Today is a giant step forward for our country as, after decades, Roe is finally overturned. Folks, after almost 50 years of
Governor Kay Ivey
standing up for unborn babies, our prayers have been answered.
“The fight continues, though. Here in Alabama, we have been preparing for this day when the decision-making authority on abortion is rightfully returned to the states. In 2019, I was proud to sign into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, which is one of the strongest bans on abortion in the country. Currently, there is a halt by a federal judge on the enforcement of that law, but now that Roe is overturned, the state will immediately ask the court to strike down any legal barriers to enforcing this law. As I noted when I signed the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, every life is precious and a sacred gift from God. We will not relent in our efforts. Ensuring this 2019 law can be enforced is the next and very critical step to protecting our babies.
“This is a historic day, and I could not be more proud as a governor, a Christian and a woman to see this misguided and detrimental decision overturned.” – Governor Kay Ivey
WASHINGTON—Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement upon the United States Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Robert Aderholt
“Roe v. Wade was decided by appointed judges when I was seven years old, precluding elected legislative bodies from deciding this issue.”
“Therefore, today is a watershed moment in the fight for life. The Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a landmark in the effort to protect the most vulnerable among us and guarantee their right to life and liberty.”
“Of course, this does not mean the end of abortions in the United States. The decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization only returns the responsibility of protecting the unborn to elected officials, and each state will govern independently on the issue, meaning that the fight for life will continue in many places across the country.”
“As a co-chair for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I believe this can be a turning point for Congress to expand our efforts to ensure a safe future for our nation’s children—born and unborn. I hope to see a shift towards adoptive services as an alternative to an abortion.”
“I pray for our nation and that this decision from the Supreme Court begins to bring our country back together as we protect the lives of the unborn.”
