

Democracy Now! 2025-06-27 Friday
Jun 27, 2025
Pramila Jayapal is a Congressmember from Washington State and former head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, while Rebecca Grant is an author and journalist focused on reproductive rights. They discuss the Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood, jeopardizing healthcare access for low-income women. The conversation also highlights the human impact of immigration policies through personal stories of asylum seekers, emphasizing the ongoing struggles and resilience within the abortion access movement amidst legislative challenges.
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Abortion Access Resilience
- Abortion numbers rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned, showing the resilience of the abortion rights movement.
- Telemedicine abortion and out-of-state travel support drove increased access despite bans.
Illegal Deportation Without Due Process
- Andri José Hernández Romero was forcibly sent to a Salvadoran prison without due process, silencing his asylum claim.
- Families and lawyers have no communication, highlighting severe human rights violations.
Weaponized Immigration Courts
- The Trump administration weaponizes immigration courts to expedite deportations without due process.
- Dismissed cases lead to arrests, detentions, and deportations in a catch-22 for immigrants.