June 21, 2019 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Thursday on the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to lift the injunctions against the Trump Administration’s Title X rule:

“I was deeply disappointed by the Ninth Circuit’s decision today to lift the injunctions against the Trump Administration’s new Title X rule. The Trump Administration’s Title X rule was never about protecting women’s health – it is designed to promote a backwards agenda at the expense of women and their doctors.

“Title X is a critical lifeline for nearly four million low-income women around the country – one million here in California – who trust the program for quality care and life-saving screenings and now face immediate harm.

“Now more than ever, in the face of escalating attacks on reproductive choice around the nation, women need and deserve full information about their rights and health. The State of California will continue to stand with women across the country in the fight for equal access to health care.”
Source: Office of the Governor

California Senate Leader Atkins Reacts to Court Decision on Title X

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on Thursday’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Ninth Circuit clearing the way for the Title X Gag Rule to go into effect:

“The Title X Gag Rule could harm the more than one million patients in California who receive essential health care services like birth control, STD testing, and cancer screenings through Title X. I am proud that my colleagues and I committed to support these programs by doubling funding in the state budget for reproductive health care services. I will continue to stand with Title X providers to ensure they are able to continue their work, and to protect access for patients. The fight isn’t over, Planned Parenthood is seeking emergency relief to try to get it overturned and I strongly support them in their effort.”

Toni G. Atkins is President pro Tempore of the California Senate. Having previously served as Speaker of the California Assembly, she began her tenure in the Senate in 2016. As Senator for District 39, she represents the cities of San Diego, Coronado, Del Mar and Solana Beach. Website of President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins: www.senate.ca.gov/Atkins
Source :Senator Toni G. Atkins