New Jersey Stockpiles Abortion Pills Ahead of Trump's Return to Presidency

Governor Phil Murphy announces measures to safeguard reproductive rights as concerns grow over potential federal restrictions on abortion medication.

Governor Phil Murphy revealed that New Jersey is stockpiling mifepristone, a key abortion medication, to ensure continued access for women in the state.
The move is part of a broader $50 million investment in reproductive healthcare, which includes hiring more providers and upgrading family planning facilities.
Murphy emphasized New Jersey's role as a 'safe haven' for reproductive rights, citing concerns over anti-abortion policies supported by the incoming Trump administration and Republican-led Congress.
The governor also called on the state legislature to pass a bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortion procedures, a measure he has unsuccessfully pushed for in previous years.
This decision aligns New Jersey with other Democratic-led states like California and Massachusetts, which have also stockpiled abortion medications in anticipation of potential federal restrictions.