With far-right justices poised to overturn Roe, the lives of millions of Americans depend on us. We must codify the right to an abortion into federal law - even if it means eliminating the filibuster. We must flip state legislatures. And states like NY must open our doors. (Kirsten Gillibrand)

With far-right justices poised to overturn Roe, the lives of millions of Americans depend on us. We must codify the right to an abortion into federal law - even if it means eliminating the filibuster. We must flip state legislatures. And states like NY must open our doors.

Kirsten Gillibrand

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