Planned Parenthood Condemns Trump Administration’s Decision to Rescind Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors

Washington, DC — Today, Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that she is rescinding necessary Title IX protections for survivors of sexual assault.

Statement from Dawn Laguens, Executive Vice President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America:

This move by the Trump Administration is simply shameful. Not only is Trump pushing a bill through Congress that would strip health care away from millions of women and their children, but his administration just did away with protections for students who are survivors of sexual harassment or violence. It’s high time for this administration to stop putting women in its crosshairs. Survivors of sexual assault deserve an administration that stands behind them, not one that makes it harder for them to seek justice. We must do all we can to combat sexual harassment and violence. Planned Parenthood will continue to fight for women and our patients – no matter what.

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Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable health care for women, men, and young people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood affiliates serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect and without judgment. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable health information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.