Hey John, 

ICYMI: The Supreme Court heard a case last week that directly threatens the core holding of our constitutional right to abortion. If a majority of justices rule in favor of Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, the precedent set by Roe v. Wade would be overturned. While it could be months before the Court releases its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (which we hope is the right thing), Congress can pass the Women’s Health Protection Act now to expand reproductive rights and access for everyone.

Across the nation, medically unnecessary restrictions have made it harder for everyone to access abortion care. If Roe is overturned, things will only get worse as trigger laws cue bans in 24 states (1). People of color, rural communities, young people, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, immigrants, and those struggling to make ends meet would be most affected.

Earlier this year, Generation Progress teamed up with We Testify to amplify the experiences of five women of color who navigated varying barriers while accessing abortion care. If you haven’t checked out our series yet, catch up here.

       

Abortion access is just one part of achieving reproductive justice, which protects our right to make decisions about if, when, and how we create families without interference and discrimination. There is a better world for young people when reproductive justice is achieved.

We won't give up this fight, 

Tymoni Correa-Buntley
Digital Media Associate
Generation Progress

Citations:

(1) https://www.americanprogress.org/article/state-abortion-legislation-2021/