What the Supreme Court's abortion ruling means for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
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May 2022:
AAPIs could face worse health outcomes in a post-Roe America, lawmakers warn
Cultural stigma and language barriers already contribute to unequal access to reproductive health care. A Supreme Court decision to strike down federal protections of abortion rights could further exacerbate disparities. — By Katelyn Monaco and Mary Yang
November 2021:
Stakes are high for AAPIs as Supreme Court reviews Texas abortion law
As states rush to codify abortion bans, some lawmakers and activists are speaking up about the hurdles many AAPIs face—even when abortions are legal. — By Hannah Zhihan Jiang
October 2021:
AAPI advocacy groups sound the alarm on abortion rights
Activists say in an amicus brief that millions of AAPI women in at least 22 states would be harmed by a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. — By Mary Yang and Dan Hu
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