Newsom to Florida Women: Come to California for Your Abortion

The governor says a Florida ruling paving the way for a 6-week ban ‘cuts off access to care before many women even know they are pregnant.’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., on March 16, 2023. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statement on April 1 in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the state’s 15-week abortion ban, which  paves the way for a six-week ban to take effect next month.

In the statement, Mr. Newsom urged Florida women seeking such services to travel to California.