The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement in response to the deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Monterey Park is home to one of the largest Asian American communities in the country, many of whom were celebrating the Lunar New Year.

AAPCHO applauds President Biden for taking executive action to protect patients' reproductive rights and privacy. While the President cannot unilaterally restore the constitutional right to abortion that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, the steps his administration is taking will help safeguard individuals and providers in getting health care. AAPCHO continues to urge state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights and access to health care for all.

AAPCHO applauds President Biden for taking executive action to protect patients' reproductive rights and privacy. While the President cannot unilaterally restore the constitutional right to abortion that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, the steps his administration is taking will help safeguard individuals and providers in getting health care. AAPCHO continues to urge state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights and access to health care for all.

AAPCHO applauds President Biden for taking executive action to protect patients' reproductive rights and privacy. While the President cannot unilaterally restore the constitutional right to abortion that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, the steps his administration is taking will help safeguard individuals and providers in getting health care. AAPCHO continues to urge state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights and access to health care for all.

AAPCHO condemns this decision and will continue to work with our members and partners to ensure that all people can get the health care they need. We call on elected leaders at all levels to pass laws that protect reproductive justice and equitable access to health care for all.

AAPCHO calls on lawmakers to take action to address gun violence as immediate threat to public health and safety