ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) today issued the following statements on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade:
“My heart is broken for the women in Georgia and across the U.S.,” said Rep. Scott. “Regardless of who you are, where you live, what your income or status is, you should have the right to an abortion. To the women of Georgia, it is our time to come together and fight for our rights.”
“Today, a major statement was made about a woman’s right to choose and about a woman’s right to bodily autonomy,” said Rep. Schofield. “The anti-abortion majority of the Supreme Court’s ruling has turned the page of reproductive rights and has put women’s health in jeopardy, especially those who will still decide to end their pregnancy. As we are witnessing the dismantling of voting rights, basic human rights and, today, reproductive rights, I am concerned about what’s next.”
“This is a sad day in America,” said Rep. Davis. “The Supreme Court’s radical reasoning has made women’s bodies the property of the states. Whether you agree with abortion or not, this ruling has opened Pandora’s Box. We will not go backward and jeopardize the health of women. Remember, you cannot take the devil to court when Satan is the judge.”
“Today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which will legally eliminate a woman’s right to choose in many states,” said Rep. Burnough. “This is just the beginning of women’s rights being eliminated. Elections have consequences, and while it is women today, the rights of other groups will also be eliminated. Let’s not just be mad, but let’s take real action and participate in our nation’s democratic process.”
*Editor’s Note: A photo of the four legislators is attached. (From left to right: Reps. Davis, Schofield, Scott and Burnough.)
Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Science and Technology and Special Rules committees.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Clayton and Fulton counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves on the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, Information and Audits and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Natural Resources & Environment, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation and Science and Technology committees.
Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77, which includes portions of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.
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