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Washington state lawmakers react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Abortion-rights protesters regroup and protest following Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years, a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court's landmark abortion cases. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down Roe v. Wade, sparking reaction across the nation, including Washington state.

The ruling in Dobb’s v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended nearly 50 years of federally protected access to abortion.

States can now make individual decisions with bans expected in roughly half of the 50 states. Oregon and Washington, however, previously legalized abortion.

The governors of Washington, Oregon and California joined forces in a Multi-State Commitment that protects reproductive health care. The three governors declared they would protect both patients and doctors if attempts are made to enforce abortion bans in their states.

Reaction from various officials:

Ferguson vowed to ensure Washingtonian’s right to choose is not stripped, welcome anyone from out of state looking to get an abortion and will seek ways to overturn this “extreme” ruling.

More reaction:

CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Jennifer M. Allen. said, “Make no mistake – this decision goes beyond abortion. This is about who has power over you, who has the authority to make decisions for you, and who can control your future.”