Advocates Lobby Lawmakers To Enshrine Reproductive Rights In State Constitution

by VCU CNS | POLITICS, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers and advocates are fighting to enshrine women's reproductive rights in the state constitution amid a slew of anti-abortion bills, some which passed the House ahead of the session midpoint. Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance, VREA,...

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