State Rep. Walker Calls Leaked Abortion Ruling 'Simply Wrong'

Arlington Heights IL

03 May, 2022

2:18 PM

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Illinois State Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) called a leaked Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade "simply wrong." " Access to reproductive health care is a basic right. I'm proud that Illinois is a state that defends women and protects reproductive rights," Walker said Tuesday in a statement. "I remember a time before abortion was legalized nationwide and the horrible realities that meant for too many women and families. So long as I'm in the General Assembly, we will not go back." Politico, citing a draft opinion of a coming ruling, reported late Monday night that the 1973 Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade, would be struck down. The decision would no longer make abortion legal in all 50 states. RELATED: Hell No! In IL We Trust Women: Pritzker On Leaked Roe V. Wade Report Walker, who represents Illinois District 53, will face a Republican challenger, Jack Vrett, In November.