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Take Back the Court Calls on Florida's Representatives to Protect Abortion Rights

Members of Congress must pass Congresswoman Chu’s Women’s Health Protection Act, expand the Court

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 23, 2021) — Take Back the Court Director Sarah Lipton-Lubet today released the following statement on the Florida anti-abortion bill that further attacks pregnant Americans’ right to safe, legal abortion.

“We knew the Supreme Court’s refusal to stop Texas’ egregious anti-abortion law would inspire copycat schemes in other states, and the cascading effect of the Court’s underhanded ruling is already becoming clear in Florida. The only reasonable way Congress can respond is by passing the Women’s Health Protection Act right away and supporting urgent efforts to expand the Court. We are calling on the members of Florida’s Delegation — and all members of Congress — to vote yes on WHPA and join the growing number of cosponsors of the Judiciary Act to protect Americans’ fundamental rights.”

Take Back the Court raises awareness about the urgent need to expand the number of seats on the Supreme Court to address the theft of the court by Senator Mitch McConnell during the Obama Administration. Without adding seats, Congress will not be able to restore the right to vote, ensure reproductive freedom, protect workers, halt our climate emergency, or pass new legislation. Court expansion, which can be accomplished without a constitutional amendment, is the only reform that enables the un-rigging of the system and the restoration of democracy. Learn more: https://www.takebackthecourt.today/