John—

Moments ago, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a cruel and sweeping measure that effectively outlaws abortion in the state of Tennessee, even boasting that it’s "the most conservative, pro-life piece of legislation in the country."¹

The extreme law, which moved through the legislature under the cover of darkness, has already been challenged in court and the abortion bans in the law have been temporarily blocked — at least for now. But we can’t waste any time.²

Anti-choice, anti-freedom politicians are passing these bills with the explicit intention of getting a case in front of the anti-choice majority on the Supreme Court. It’s not surprising that this bill was signed just 14 days after the Supreme Court left the door open to these attacks in its decision in June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo.

This isn’t just about Tennessee; it’s about a coordinated, nationwide campaign to strip away reproductive freedom from every angle, in every state, until anti-choice extremists take away every body’s rights. Rush an emergency gift of $15 now.

Republican state Senator Mike Bell said the Tennessee legislation was specifically crafted to give the state “multiple shots” at ending Roe v. Wade.³ And an official for the governor’s office said that the bill was structured to allow them to “play both the long game and the short game” in their crusade to ban abortion in Tennessee.⁴

One of the best ways we can safeguard our rights — in Tennesee and across the country — is by flipping the Senate in November and passing national legislation to protect and expand abortion access. Rush an emergency donation of $15 right now to flip the Senate.

It's on us to stop anti‑choice, anti-freedom politicians and make it clear: When you come for our rights, we come for your seats.

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Sources:

Gov. Bill Lee signs controversial Tennessee abortion restriction measure into law, Nashville Tennessean , Jul. 13, 2020.
Tennessee governor signs, court blocks, 6-week abortion ban, Washington Post, Jul. 13, 2020.
Abortion bill takes aim at U.S. Supreme Court, Columbia Daily Herald, Mar. 3, 2020.
Bill to ‘Protect Life of Unborn’ Advances in Senate, Memphis Flyer, Mar. 4, 2020.

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