Re: The Supreme Court has a huge impact on abortion. We need a Black woman on the bench (action needed)

Friend, the right to choose is under attack in the US. We're in danger of losing decades of progress making abortion more accessible because of the extremist ultra-conservative makeup of the current Supreme Court. We need voices on the Court who are strong enough to oppose archaic viewpoints that don't represent the future we envision for our country. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senator: Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court to work toward abortion justice for all.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( As a recent ABA Journal article stated, "If Roe should fall, as many expect, states will be emboldened to further restrict sexual and reproductive health services. The Court will need a justice who understands the devastating health impacts of restricting abortion access, especially on the poor, young, uninsured, and undocumented." Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court is our chance to put that strong voice on the Court. The Senate must confirm her nomination to the Court to help us maintain abortion access in the US. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senator: Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court to work toward abortion justice for all.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( Thanks for all you do, Mayra Souza, Daily Kos P.S. Below is an email we sent out earlier urging the Senate to confirm Judge Jackson’s nomination: --------------------------------------------------------------- Friend, [sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators: Confirm Biden’s Supreme Court nominee in order to defend and expand abortion access](. [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( We are in the midst of a pivotal moment in our country’s history. President Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court following Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, and a nomination is expected by the end of February. For hundreds of years, the court has made decisions on civil and human rights issues that disproportionately impact Black women without any representation from Black women on the bench. Soon, that will no longer be the case. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators: Confirm Biden’s Supreme Court nominee in order to defend and expand abortion access.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( Of the myriad issues the court rules on, abortion rights and access cases have some of the [heaviest impact]( on Black and brown women. Anti-abortion legislation has been specifically crafted to target low-income people of color who may not be able to travel to a neighboring city or out of state to access care—not to mention the child care and time off from work they may need to make an appointment in the first place. We’ve seen the influence the Supreme Court has on abortion in its recent rulings allowing Texas’ six-week abortion ban to continue. If that wasn’t enough, we’re also waiting for a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a Mississippi case that has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. While Biden’s pick won’t be part of that decision, confirming a nominee with a commitment to upholding human rights for all will be crucial for our shared goal of abortion justice for all. The promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court isn’t lip service. This is about ensuring that the nation’s highest court actually reflects the people and communities its rulings directly impact each and every day. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators: Confirm Biden’s Supreme Court nominee in order to work toward abortion justice for all.]( [SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION]( In solidarity, Sarah Hogg, Daily Kos Daily Kos Relies on Readers Like You We don't have billionaire backers like some right-wing media outlets. Half our revenue comes from readers like you, meaning we literally couldn't do this work without you. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Chip in $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.