Planned Parenthood strongly opposes the Hyde Amendment. And we support the women of color and our partners who have always been leading the charge to eliminate this unjust policy. Everyone deserves the right to access safe, legal abortion.
Rosie Jimenez is thought to be the first victim of The Hyde Amendment — an unjust federal policy that prohibits federal dollars from paying for abortion with very few exceptions. The Texas Observer highlighted Rosie’s story in 2015.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Hyde Amendment.
Abortion coverage bans disproportionately impact low-income people, women of color, young people, immigrants, transgender, and gender non-conforming people. #BeBoldEndHyde