Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (JWHO), involving Mississippi's abortion ban. This case is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.

As an organizer, it's important that I level with the people I want to move to action. I was scared as hell by what we heard at the Supreme Court last week. The state of Mississippi has explicitly urged the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade -- and it looks like a majority of the court may do just that.

Simply put, we need to start believing the Supreme Court may very well overturn or unravel Roe v. Wade next year. We can't predict what the Supreme Court will decide, but at this point, the risk is greater than it's ever been. It seems that the most likely outcome is that a majority of the nine justices allow Mississippi to ban abortion at 15 weeks, jeopardizing our constitutional right to abortion.

To be clear, the Supreme Court hasn't yet ruled on this case. Abortion is still legal. But I want to remind you that already for many people, abortion is out of reach.

As an organizer, I also don't like scaring people -- I'm truly sorry if my candor upsets you. But we can't fight what we don't acknowledge. And the truth is, the risk of a complete reversal of Roe is greater than it's ever been.

Heavy stuff, I know. But like I said, I have to level with you. It's only fair, because in the weeks and months to come you're going to hear a lot from me and others. We may sound hyperbolic talking about the end of Roe. Please, trust me now -- Roe has never been more at risk.

If you feel ready to be a leader in the movement, let us know.
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If you're not sure what you can do -- but know you want to do more -- commit to stay informed and take the actions you can, opening every single email you get from us and others about abortion access. You know we'll keep in touch over the coming months with updates as we have them and actions you can take to help ensure patients can maintain access to abortion if Roe falls.

In solidarity,

Kelley Robinson, Vice President of Advocacy & Organizing
Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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