| It’s been two days since the Supreme Court heard the oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. While we won’t have a decision until next summer, we know that the Court can’t uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban without striking down the right to abortion granted under Roe. Comments on Wednesday from the majority GOP-appointed justices were sympathetic to Mississippi’s cruel law, and Democrats are continuing to sound the alarm that the politically-motivated Court could deliver a devastating blow to Roe. If that happens, we need to have strong Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate to save abortion rights. Reproductive rights shouldn’t be left to states to decide: Roe affirmed that access to safe and legal abortion is a constitutional right, meaning it should be guaranteed to all Americans, regardless of what state they live in. A ruling in favor of Mississippi’s law would undermine women’s rights, and profoundly challenge finances, family planning, women’s health, and the life trajectories of parents and children. A Dobbs ruling would also set a dangerous new precedent, that has potential to threaten other settled constitutional rights, like the use of contraception and same-sex marriage. Congressional Democrats have been working consistently for years to protect women’s rights, but we need your help to continue the fight. Can you chip in $25 today? We won’t get a ruling on the case until June, but we will not just stand by and wait to react. This fight is happening now, and when we have Democrats like Doris in office, we have representatives who won’t let the Court undermine human rights in America. Doris proudly cosponsors the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation that puts Roe’s protections into law. Doris knows we need to pass this legislation now, but we need your support and to elect more Democrats to get this done. Doris is strongly pro-choice. NARAL pro-choice America gave Doris a 100 percent rating, certifying her status as a top supporter of the right to choose. You can see her full report card here, which includes all the bills relating to abortion, pregnancy, and paternity that she’s voted in favor of. Remember, you can still donate to support Doris and other pro-choice candidates. Thank you for your help. We’ll let you know as soon as there’s more news. -- Matsui for California
Congresswoman Doris Matsui has been the U.S. Representative for California’s 6th Congressional District since 2005. As a Member of Congress, Doris works to ensure that the voices of her district’s constituents are heard in Congress, and fights for the needs of the Sacramento region. Join Doris in her 2022 re-election campaign. CONTRIBUTE MONTHLY Paid for by Matsui for Congress
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