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As the nation continues to grapple with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 case that guaranteed a in the US, over 100 companies have responded to the ruling by showing their support for reproductive rights.
Over 118 companies publicly responded to the ruling by addressing women’s health needs through extended reproductive health benefits, .Companies like Uber and Tesla will support their employees by guaranteeing pay for anyone who needs to travel out of state in order to receive reproductive health treatments.
The court’s decision gave states the power to make their own laws on abortion, many of which access to abortion. At least eight , with around a dozen others set to implement bans or near-total bans soon.
Since the opinion was released, several prominent executives from tech, entertainment and other industries have spoken out. Some companies have also said they’ll cover travel expenses for employees who can’t access abortions where they live.
Here’s a look at what companies and their leaders have said so far.
What executives say and companies are doing
Apple: The iPhone maker said it supports “employees’ rights to make their own decisions regarding their reproductive health.”
“For more than a decade, Apple’s comprehensive benefits have allowed our employees to travel out-of-state for medical care if it is unavailable in their home state,” said an Apple spokesperson.