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Our basic human right to control our bodies and futures is under attack. Across the country, politicians are rushing to pass abortion bans such as Texas’ SB 8, which has already spawned copycat bills in other states. And if the Supreme Court opens the floodgates to politicians banning abortion later this year, the ability to get this essential care will be on the line for everyone in America.
Abortion is our right. We all deserve the power to control our bodies, lives, and futures. Abortion is also health care. Getting access should not depend on where we live, how much money we make, or who we are. Abortion access is but one of a wide array of rights at stake — the same politicians trying to ban abortion are also attacking our right to vote, access birth control, marry who we love, and hold police officers accountable.
We need to send a message to politicians in the streets and at the ballot box: Abortion is a right, and you can’t ignore us.
News and Commentary
To See the Future of Roe, Look to the States
To See the Future of Roe, Look to the StatesWe don’t know what the final opinion will look like, but here’s what we do know about abortion access nationwide.
New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities
New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on CommunitiesAn ACLU and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.
The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community
The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ CommunityThis isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
