Message from Maurie McInnis

Given the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today to overturn the federal constitutional protections of abortion rights embodied in the Roe vs. Wade decision, many across the Stony Brook community are experiencing a range of emotions.

We recognize that our diverse university community likely will have varying and passionately held opinions about the decision and its implications. Moreover, the ruling by the court arrives during an already stressful time when we find ourselves grappling with many issues across the globe – the ongoing COVID pandemic, racially motivated violence, gun violence, and war in Ukraine, to mention a few. The Supreme Court decision has the potential to contribute to increased tensions.

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