
If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that we cannot rely on the federal government to protect our right to abortion. We must work within our state to ensure that people can continue to access abortion services in North Carolina in a post-Roe world.
There is strength in community. We have a responsibility to our fellow North Carolinians to fight for our abortion rights. Together, we can take steps to protect access to abortion for all.
While NC does not have an outright ban on abortion, there are significant restrictions in state law, including a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, a 72-hour waiting period between in-person appointments, mandated biased counseling, and restrictions on the facilities that can provide abortions and which medical providers can perform abortions. These restrictions disproportionately affect folks who already have significant barriers to accessing healthcare – people who live in rural areas, people of color, and people who have a hard time making ends meet.
We will continue to look for opportunities to advocate for reproductive freedom on the state level. We hope that you will join us in fighting for abortion access in our state. We've included some actions you can take to help the movement.