Dear John,

The Supreme Court is back in session and with just one opinion, the Court can radically alter—for better, or for worse—the lives of women, girls, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, those living at the intersections of those identities, and everyone living in the United States.

From the right to abortion to potentially ending affirmative action, from voter suppression to businesses who seek to turn away-LGBTQ+ customers, there is so much on the line this Supreme Court term. Each of us must be willing to confront these challenges and defend our rights. Will you do your part by making a donation today to support NLWC’s work inside the courtroom and around the country?

Just a few years ago, the Supreme Court considered whether a bakery could invoke the First Amendment to refuse to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple and ruled for the baker but avoided the larger question. Now, our civil rights laws that should shield against discrimination are again at risk as the court hears the case 303 Creative v. Elenis.

Once again, a business owner wants to be able to refuse to serve LGBTQ+ couples. This time, the court will consider whether a state anti-discrimination law violates a company’s First Amendment freedom of speech rights. With a new majority that has already overturned the settled precedent of Roe v. Wade and signaled that it might not rule in favor of LGBTQ+ rights, the outcome is far from certain.

So once again, NWLC is fighting against discrimination. We’ve filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, focusing on the harms that would result in this case and beyond for women, especially LGBTQ+ women and women of color, if companies are allowed to turn away customers based on sexual orientation.

This is the kind of work that your support makes possible—advocating in courts, in Congress, and across the country for stronger protections. Please, make a gift today to help hold the line at the Supreme Court and advance the cause of equality.

Now, as ever, the Supreme Court holds our fate in its hands.

When Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman sworn in to serve on the Supreme Court, it was a historic moment. But it was when she spoke from the bench that I felt the possibility of change take hold. Justice Jackson spoke powerfully about racial equity and the right to vote. She was honest and unafraid, facing up squarely to the history and current reality of discrimination in this country.

It was inspiring, truly—but we know that her voice alone isn’t enough to protect our rights.

I am so proud to know that Justice Jackson will be a voice of compassion, courage, and conviction on the bench. But I also know how difficult the fights ahead will be. Chip in now to help NWLC remain strong.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment.

Sunu P. Chandy
she/her/hers
Legal Director
National Women's Law Center