ACLU Map Ignores Gov. Christie’s Threats To Abortion Access

ACLU Map Underestimates Threat – Access is more than laws and state legislatures

(Source: ACLU)

[Update below]

The ACLU reports: “States Where They Think We’re Stupid”

During the 2012 state legislative sessions more than 300 abortion restrictions were introduced by lawmakers across the country– including some of the most extreme we’ve seen in years.  This map shows the states that saw major threats to, and new laws, restricting abortion access. (see above map)

Well, we’re not stupid and we know that effective access to abortion is more than a function of laws and what legislatures are doing.

NJ, under Gov. Christie’s iron fist, should be added to that map.

Access to abortion is under threat in “Blue State” NJ – as attested by Christian Press screaming headlines like this:

NJ Governor Christie Halts Funding For Planned Parenthood

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vetoed another attempt to restore funding for Planned Parenthood in his state. Christie rejected the legislation on June 30, citing New Jersey does not have the money within its budget.

The New Jersey Senate ruled in favor to restore $7.5 million in funding for the abortion giant, but Christie knocked the measure down. He vetoed a similar measure last year and two Planned Parenthood clinics shut down soon after.

The ACLU also must know that NJ Right To Life is seeking to defund Planned Parenthood.

Thinkprogress recognizes the threat and has reported the Christie threats as well:

CHRISTIE’S CUTS CLOSE SIX WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTERS | 

When New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) issued a line-item veto of $7.5 million in funding for women’s health services he claimed he was vetoing the money over “duplicate services.” But the cut has caused significant damage, forcing six of the state’s 58 family planning centers to close. Christie has repeatedly vetoed attempts to restore the funding.

And the Star ledger has editorialized about it.

We clearly are not Misssissippi, but the ACLU should put Chris Christie’s NJ on the map!