California Together, No on Proposition 1, on its website, Aug. The group is warning that taxpayers will be on the hook for an influx of abortion seekers from out of state. Proposition 1 was placed on the ballot by the Democratic-controlled legislature in response to the U. The campaign raised similar cost concerns in a voter information guide that will be mailed out to every registered voter ahead of the Nov.
We decided to take a closer look at those eye-catching statements to see how well they hold up when broken down. We reached out to California Together to find out the basis for its arguments against the measure. California Together does not cite a specific cost to taxpayers for the measure. Rather, it points to millions of dollars the state has already allocated to support abortion and reproductive health services as an indication of how much more the state could spend if the proposed amendment passes.
Jessica Pinckney, executive director of Oakland-based Access Reproductive Justice, which provides financial and emotional support for people who have abortions in California, said the organization had experienced an increase in out-of-state calls even before the high court ruled in June. Currently, that law allows abortion up to the point of viability, usually around the 24th week of pregnancy, or later to protect the life or health of the patient. They contend that without restrictions, California will draw thousands, possibly millions, of women in late-term pregnancy.
Constitutional language is always broad, and laws and regulations can add restrictions to those rights. For example, she said, the Second Amendment to the U. Constitution grants the right to bear arms, but laws and regulations restrict children from purchasing guns. If Proposition 1 passes, courts might interpret things differently.
Polling has found widespread support for the constitutional amendment. Because the statement contains some truth but ignores critical facts to give a different impression, we rate the statement Mostly False. SB , Abortion Services , accessed Sept.
