The ACLU of Nevada works to ensure that every person can make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families without undue political interference, including abortion care, family planning, gender-affirming care, and more. We are also aware that the ability to access health care often depends on who you are and where you live in Nevada.
Since the Dobbs decision in 2022, politicians have now banned or heavily restricted abortion in 20 states, with devastating effects on people who need abortion care and their families. As a result, people are struggling to get lifesaving medical care for miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and other pregnancy complications. Too often, they are denied the care they desperately need. Abortion bans also jeopardize cancer treatments and access to medication for chronic conditions. Patients have experienced worse pregnancy complications and increased delays in care in states with abortion bans, and those who can’t get the care they need are forced to travel to other states or remain pregnant against their will.
Abortion remains legal in Nevada, but we can't take any of our rights for granted. Many neighboring states have abortion bans in place, so we need to protect and expand access to important healthcare services throughout the state.
