SCOTUS has our future in its hands

And here’s what’s on deck … Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress Your Rights Are Going to the Supreme Court [Protesters of the Supreme Court with the US Capitol in the background.]( This week, the U.S. Supreme Court officially started hearing its fall 2023 [oral arguments](. High-profile cases this term include topics such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) independent funding, gun violence prevention, and, potentially, medication abortion. Going into the oral arguments, the Supreme Court has faced a summer of controversy, from [the upending of legal precedent]( to allegations of [serious ethics violations](. This has resulted in an all-time low in [public confidence]( in the court—putting even more weight on this term’s upcoming decisions than deliberations usually carry. In other words, we’re watching the court closely. The 2023 term [kicked off Tuesday]( with CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Limited (CFSA), which asked the Supreme Court to declare the bureau’s funding structure unconstitutional. This case will be instrumental in deciding the future of the CFPB and its work to support the financial futures of all Americans. The Supreme Court must be conscious of the wide-ranging effects of such a decision and resist succumbing to policy and political influences. Also this term, two potential cases may force the Supreme Court to issue decisions that have direct impacts on the security, safety, and future of women in America. The first, [United States v. Rahimi]( will partly determine the future of gun violence prevention policies and domestic violence in the United States. The question before the court is whether an alleged abuser with a restraining order against him should be able to freely access guns. This is a dangerous case that affects us all. To exemplify the severity, [two-thirds]( of all mass shootings from 2014 to 2019 occurred during a domestic violence incident; in contrast, states with laws restricting access to guns by domestic abusers have shown an associated [13 percent]( reduction in intimate-partner firearm homicides. Oral arguments are scheduled for [November 7, 2023](. [Make your voice heard today]( The second case, [Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)]( has been appealed to the Supreme Court, and a decision on whether or not to hear the case is expected soon. This case deals with the FDA’s safety determinations of mifepristone or medication abortion. If the Supreme Court declines to hear the case, it would have a significant impact on women across the country by allowing the 5th Circuit ruling [eliminating care through telehealth]( to come into effect. Telehealth care [has proven vital in ensuring continued access]( to abortion access across the country. [We have to act now]( CFPB, Rahimi, and Alliance underscore how much is at stake in the fall 2023 Supreme Court term. It is imperative that the court recognize this and protect the people instead of themselves. #DefendCFPB [Elizabeth Warren speaking at a podium with the caption "A handful of powerful financial companies don't want a level playing field."]( Do you know who is behind the lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Payday lenders. “They want to return us to a time when they could profit from deceiving their customers.” — Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) [Watch the full clip]( of Sen. Warren speaking last week at CAP’s event on “How the Supreme Court’s Decision in CFPB v. CFSA Could Harm Consumers.” [Share This]( Lowering Health Care Costs “As a cancer survivor, I’m no stranger to high health care costs.” In this [powerful op-ed]( Susan Robertson shares how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) helped her get the shingles vaccine. Even with Medicare, the full-course vaccine carried a $400 copay—a price Susan, like many Americans, could not afford. Even after Susan had suffered immense pain from shingles after her chemotherapy, she took her chances and avoided the vaccine due to cost. Until the Inflation Reduction Act. “Thanks to the IRA, I was able to get the vaccine this year for $0. Now I am no longer anxiously awaiting the potential pain of a shingles flare-up. And I didn’t have to sacrifice another expense to get the health care I needed,” Susan writes. Many Americans are in Susan’s position and desperately want Congress to lower health care costs. Thankfully, the Biden administration made progress on reducing drug prices. As Susan says, “For me, this law means more than the $400 savings on the shingles vaccine. Once the $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket expenses goes into effect, I will have peace of mind that I can afford my health care, no matter what diagnoses lie ahead.” [Read more]( [Banner reading "Biden Administration Investment Tracker"]( Don't Miss Your Chance to Join CAP IDEAS Tackling climate change, growing the middle class, addressing artificial intelligence, and safeguarding democracy—these are among the most pressing issues facing Americans and the world. Join the 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference on October 25 to discuss progressive solutions to these challenges and how to best work toward an equitable and just America. [RSVP NOW]( The IDEAS Conference brings together key organizational and policy leaders, philanthropists, and cultural provocateurs to set a course for inclusive American progress. You'll hear directly from these innovators: Featured Speakers [Leader Hakeem Jaffries] [Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)]( House Democratic Leader [AFL-CIO President Liz Schuller] [Liz Shuler]( AFL-CIO President [White House Domestic Policy Adviser Neera Tanden] [Neera Tanden]( White House Domestic Policy Adviser Just announced [A photo of Sherrilyn Ifill looking at the camera smiling, with a bookcase in the background. ] [Sherrilyn Ifill]( Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Endowed Chair in Civil Rights, Howard University School of Law …and many more! Don't miss your chance. [RSVP for the CAP IDEAS Conference today]( ICYMI: The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos [People sitting in an audience watching a panel of speakers]( The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act have the potential to transform the job market, health care, infrastructure, and clean energy, but only if they are implemented in a way that creates more equity. Earlier this week, the Center for American Progress held an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy, fully integrate themselves into the clean energy future, address health care disparities, and revitalize their communities. [Watch the Event]( Follow us on [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on YouTube]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]