Team—

We're preparing for an intense U.S. Supreme Court battle to defend the bedrock protections as recognized under the 1973 landmark case Roe v. Wade. Our case, Jackson Women's Health Organization v. Dobbs, challenges a Mississippi law banning abortion after just 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Let me be perfectly clear: There is no path for the Court to uphold Mississippi's ban without overturning the core holding of Roe v. Wade.

There's no doubt about it, the stakes could not be higher. That's why a dedicated group of longtime Center donors has pledged to match every dollar you donate this month with an additional $3, taking your generous contribution FOUR TIMES as far.

If you've been waiting for the right time to make your very first gift to the Center for Reproductive Rights, this is it. Please make a donation right now to have 4X the impact in defending Roe and protecting reproductive rights around the world.

Less than a year ago we celebrated a momentous victory as the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a dangerous Louisiana admitting privileges law in our case, June Medical Services v. Russo. As a Center supporter, you know that this wasn't our first time before the Court—and now we know it won't be our last.

Mississippi isn't the only state taking aim at abortion access. In fact, in the same week the Court agreed to hear our case, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law banning abortion as early as just six weeks of pregnancy — before many people even know they are pregnant.

So far, more than 500 new abortion restrictions have been introduced in state legislatures this year. Of those, 61 have been enacted, putting 2021 on track to be the most damaging state legislative session for abortion in decades.

There couldn't be a better time to make your first gift—our donors are truly what keeps us going in moments like these. Will you make a contribution of $35 or more now to make 4X the impact in this fight?

I hope we can count on you as we continue to stand tall in the face of the relentless onslaught of attacks on abortion access.

Onward,

Nancy Northup
President & CEO