Rep. Sykes Issues Statement On Preliminary Injunction Against Ohio Medication Abortion Restrictions
AKRON, OH — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement after a Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge issued a preliminary injunction that will temporarily block enforcement of Ohio laws banning use of telemedicine in medication abortions, and prohibiting certified nurse midwives, physician assistants and other non-physician medical professionals from prescribing medication abortion pills:
“Ohioans made it clear last November when they voted to enshrine access to reproductive healthcare in the Ohio constitution that they are tired of extreme politicians telling them what they can do with their bodies,” said Rep. Sykes. “This historic ruling honors the will of the people and will allow Ohioans to access the vital, safe reproductive healthcare they are entitled to. This is an important first step in removing medically unnecessary barriers to care, and I will continue fighting to protect reproductive freedom for all people in Ohio’s 13th District.”