Democratic governors and attorneys normal are working to Trump-proof their states forward of his inauguration, gearing up to make sure their residents have entry to medicine abortion and the sources in place to struggle Donald Trump’s actions in courtroom.
Different states reminiscent of Massachusetts, Washington, and New York have stockpiled doses of mifepristone, a drug utilized in medicine abortion that Republicans wish to ban nationwide. Challenge 2025 requires revoking mifepristone’s Meals and Drug Administration approval, though the drug has been confirmed to be secure.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who took on Trump throughout his first time period in workplace when she served as Massachusetts lawyer normal, wrote in a put up on X after Trump’s win: “In Massachusetts, we defend civil rights. We protect reproductive freedom. We believe in the dignity and worth of everyone—whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love. That was true yesterday, it’s true today and will be true tomorrow. That’s my promise to you.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul mentioned she has been assembly with New York Lawyer Normal Leticia James to ensure they’re ready to tackle Trump when wanted.
Pritzker mentioned, “Chaos, retribution and disarray radiated from the White House the last time Donald Trump occupied it. Perhaps this time may be different. But if it isn’t, Illinois will remain a place of stability and competent governance.”
