WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – Local pro-life and pro-choice voices are speaking out about the Supreme Court decision vacating Roe vs Wade.
Juanita Verbree is the leader of Lynden Human Life.
She says the court’s decision marks an historic day for the United States and the unborn.
“We’re excited and very relieved that it’s no longer a federal law,” said Verbree. “We now can go back to the states and the states will handle abortion however they choose. So, now it’s in the hands of the people.”
She says her organization offers support to women who may be experiencing a crisis pregnancy.
Linda McCarthy is the CEO of Planned Parenthood in Bellingham.
She says we are fortunate to live in a state that protects the rights of women to make decisions about their own healthcare and bodily autonomy.
“I think we are very fortunate to live in the great state of Washington that protects those rights,” said McCarthy. “We will make sure that there’s access. Planned Parenthood’s message is our doors stay open. We are here to serve anyone who needs our care.”
She says they expect to see patients traveling from other states to receive abortion care here.
