Today, the Utah State Supreme Court released a decision upholding the injunction that blocked the enforcement of Utah’s abortion “trigger ban”. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Utah, Caroline Gleich, released the following statement in response:
“Today, the Utah Supreme Court made the right decision by upholding a block on a near-total abortion ban. The decision safeguards families, freedom, and the future of everyday Utahns against the Republican agenda to exert further control over access to reproductive healthcare. This culture of disrespect and control, starting at the top with men like Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, trickles down to John Curtis, Spencer Cox, and members of the Utah Legislature. Their obsession with regulating private decisions is weird and misguided, especially given the lack of women involved in making these decisions.
“While this ruling is a temporary win for reproductive freedom in our state, our work is far from over. As this case continues to unfold in the district court, we must remain committed to electing leaders who will prioritize the rights and freedoms of all citizens.
“It’s time to ensure every Utahn has access to life-saving reproductive healthcare, including contraception and comprehensive sex education, and for leaders to address the socio-economic challenges of having children by subsidizing childcare, offering postpartum support, and paid parental leave.”
