Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who has quickly become a national figure in the abortion debate, will attend President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress on Thursday.
The Indianapolis OB/GYN will be the guest of California Rep. Judy Chu, a Democrat who represents Los Angeles County.
Though White House officials have not disclosed what the president will address, many expect him to talk about reproductive rights among a host of issues, including the war in Gaza and immigration.
“Patients must be able to make these personal and sometimes complicated decisions and doctors must be able to offer this care without interference from powerful people who are motivated by politics or ideology,” Bernard said in a statement. “We need bold, immediate change to protect and expand access to reproductive care, and I look forward to hearing from President Biden about his plans to take this important action for patients and providers.”
