Today, the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that abortion is no longer protected under the US Constitution.
Abortion is protected as a fundamental right in New York State via the Reproductive Health Act of 2019. Additional legislation was signed in 2022 further protecting abortion access in the state.
The NYCLU has developed a resource entitled New York's Post-Roe Abortion Plan that outlines steps that can be taken to continue fighting for abortion rights.
Additional resources are available below. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Need help receiving abortion care?:
The New York Abortion Access Fund provides funding support for those who live in New York or are seeking abortion services in New York. They can be reached at 212-252-4757 or info@nyaaf.org.
The Brigid Alliance provides logistical support (e.g., travel, food, lodging, childcare) to those who are seeking abortions and are currently 15 weeks pregnant or more.
More resources are listed in our Resource Help section.
State facts about abortion:
Center for Reproductive Rights: New York
Alan Guttmacher Institute: State Facts about Abortion: New York
Recent news about abortion in New York:
June 6, 2022: New York passes legislation to create abortion sanctuary (Pew)
May 13, 2022: How New York is preparing for an influx of out-of-state abortion patients (New York Times)
Recent government action in New York regarding abortion rights:
June 13, 2022: Governor Hochul signs nation-leading legislative package to protect abortion and reproductive rights for all (New York State Governor)
June 2, 2022: Assembly passes legislation to protect reproductive health service providers and safeguard the right to access abortion services in New York (New York State Assembly)
June 1, 2022: NYS legislators pass bills strengthening abortion access (New York State Senate)
May 9, 2022: Attorney General James takes action to expand abortion access (New York Attorney General)
Other updates:
NYC Department of Health: Abortion
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