The mission of the New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) is the attainment of optimal health, safety and well-being of New Jersey’s infants, children, adolescents, young adults and promotion of pediatricians, primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub specialists and pediatric surgical specialists as the best qualified of all health professionals to provide child healthcare.

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NJAAP response to reversal of Roe vs. Wade
Dodd v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

The Supreme Court decision on June 24, 2022 of Dodd v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade effectively ended the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The decision regarding the legality of abortion services now resides in state governments, with several states immediately poised to ban or severely limit abortion services. NJAAP together with national AAP are gravely concerned about the consequences of the Dodd decision to youth and families across the country.

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