Last night, our team smashed through our end of August fundraising goals, and I’m not going to lie, I was ecstatic to see so many folks who believe in me, our re-election campaign, and what we’re fighting for in Washington. I’m so grateful to this amazing team, and humbled by all of your support. Thank you to each and every one of you!

Unfortunately, my excitement quickly turned to dread last night when at midnight, the Supreme Court allowed one of the strictest and most cruel abortion bills we’ve ever seen to go into effect in Texas. Unlike a similar 2019 bill in Georgia, which was struck down by District Courts as unconstitutional, the Texas bill made it all the way to the Supreme Court, and last night they took no action allowing the Texas law to go into effect today.

This Texas bill is dangerous, full stop. It makes abortion illegal after just six weeks of pregnancy — before most folks even know they are pregnant — with no exceptions for rape or incest.

On top of that, it also allows private citizens to sue anyone who seeks an abortion, or aids someone in getting one. Yes, that includes doctors, nurses, religious leaders, and even the Lyft driver to the clinic. And Texas is willing to reward citizens up to $10,000 for successfully suing. 

This is an extremely scary moment, John. The Supreme Court has made it clear they’re not going to act, and Republicans in state legislatures across the country are ready and waiting to enact more bills just like this one. But we can’t give up, we have to fight back. 

The work of pro-choice legislators, activists, and health care providers is more important than ever before, and I’m asking that you join me in making a donation to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas  Your donation will go directly to aiding patients and health care providers in Texas.

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Thank you,

Lucy