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Trump administration bans abortion care for veterans-The policy will even apply in states that protect abortion rights. (www.motherjones.com)

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In another assault on reproductive rights by the Trump administration, the US Department of Veterans Affairs sent out a memo on Monday announcing that it will no longer provide abortion or abortion counseling.

This change stems from a Department of Justice legal opinion on December 18 that reinstated exclusions on abortions and abortion counseling that the Biden administration had removed in 2022. That Biden-era ruling expanded abortion access for veterans in cases of rape, incest, or threats to life and health, even in states with bans.

The DOJ cited a rule the VA proposed in August that argued Biden demonstrated federal overreach by expanding abortion access just months after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. But, according to the VA, Biden’s decision forced taxpayer funding for abortion.

“Pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries deserve to have access to world-class reproductive care when they need it most,” Denis McDonough, Biden’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs, said in 2022, calling it “a patient safety decision.”

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[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 2 days ago

Imagine having "fought for our freedoms" and then being told that you weren't free to make your own medical decisions.

[–] velindora@lemmy.cafe 20 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Hey ladies. Stop having sex with men.

[–] booly@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I mean, this article is specifically about removing an exception for rape and incest, so I'm not sure that actually addresses the issue at the heart of this story.

[–] velindora@lemmy.cafe 1 points 2 days ago

Regardless. It’s a solution to avoid death from lack of health care.

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Women are crazy to be having sex with any men in these states where a pregnancy complication could lead to their death.

[–] velindora@lemmy.cafe 5 points 2 days ago

Amen. Someone should start a dildo/vibrator charity to supply them with alternatives.