Jennifer McClellan reflects on Roe v. Wade anniversary and Dobbs decision rollback

Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district
Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on January 22, 2026, reflecting on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and expressing her views on reproductive rights.

In a tweet posted at 20:54 UTC, McClellan wrote: “Unconscionable.”

Earlier that day, she shared another post at 17:51 UTC containing only a link: “https://t.co/TlB8TMYT8x”.

Later in the evening at 22:50 UTC, McClellan marked the historical significance of Roe v. Wade with a detailed message: “53 years ago today, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade established abortion as a right across the United States, guaranteeing millions of people access to essential reproductive care. In 2022, we saw this progress rolled back in the Dobbs decision. 

As Chair of https://t.co/wcDvVatJjv“.

Jennifer McClellan has served as Virginia’s 4th District representative since 2023 after succeeding Donald McEachin. Before her tenure in Congress, she was a member of both the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017 and the Virginia Senate. Born in Petersburg in 1972 and currently residing in Richmond, McClellan holds degrees from the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia.



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