Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said his state will begin stockpiling mifepristone “in light of the anti-choice policies supported by” Republican majorities in Congress.

Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to make the announcement Tuesday, joining a number of other states in trying to safeguard access to mifepristone.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Tuesday said the state would stockpile abortion pills, days before President-elect Trump returns to the White House.  “I will never back away from partnering

New Jersey joins other Democrat-led states, including Massachusetts and California, in stockpiling mifepristone, one of two drugs used in combination to end pregnancies.

New Jersey is going to build up a supply of medication used in abortions, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday during his State of the State address as he both pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump and warned that the state is ready to push back against the incoming administration.