With three new justices appointed by Donald Trump, we now face the most conservative Supreme Court in history. We cannot count on them to do the right thing.

Welch for Vermont

Hello,

For nearly five decades now, Roe v. Wade has been the law of the land. The constitutional right to an abortion has helped make it possible for folks to shape their own futures, for families to decide how and when they grow, and for more people to have equity of opportunity.

The meaning of the Constitution hasn’t changed since then — just the membership of the Supreme Court.

With three new justices appointed by Donald Trump, we now face the most conservative Supreme Court in history.

We cannot count on them to do the right thing and overturn Mississippi’s unconstitutional 15-week abortion ban, which they heard oral arguments on this week. Instead, it falls on us to protect reproductive rights.

I co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe into federal law. It has passed the House and now awaits a vote in the Senate. Add your name to say it’s time for the Senate to pass this critical bill, even if it means getting rid of the filibuster.

The Women’s Health Protection Act would protect the right to choose no matter what the Supreme Court decides in this Mississippi case.

If we don’t pass this bill, and if the Supreme Court guts or overturns Roe v. Wade, the health of millions will be jeopardized. And we know who will be harmed the most: people of color, people with disabilities, young people, immigrants, and those struggling to make ends meet.

For a safer and more equitable future, this is the moment to do everything we can to protect abortion rights.

I will keep up the fight in Washington, and in times like these, I’m grateful to know that we’re in this together.

If you have a moment, please sign your name and say it’s time for the Senate to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act.

All my best,

Peter