Everything at stake at the Supreme Court 22MAI24

I no longer believe the Supreme Court of the United States ( SCOTUS ) will protect America's civil liberties and civil rights. I fear the First Amendment will be shredded and left in tatters on the courtroom floor. I am afraid of what the future holds for any of us who isn't a White "evangelical christian".  This is why I remain a sustaining member of the ACLU knowing my monthly donations allow the ACLU to monitor our government, take legal action to defend our freedom, rights and liberties and keep us aware of the status of the legal situation in our country. Here is an update on the SCOTUS, and you can click on the link to join and / or donate to the ACLU.....

We are just weeks away from hearing the Supreme Court's rulings on cases that could impact every one of our rights – from medication and emergency abortion access to our voting rights and criminal law reform. With so many cases on the docket, it can be easy to lose track of what's at stake. That's why we're breaking down the major cases we're tracking. Check out our recap of what we're waiting on from the Supreme Court this term >> IN ABORTION RIGHTS  Two major cases will determine the future of abortion access. In one, the Supreme Court is considering whether to impose nationwide restrictions on mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortion and miscarriage care. In the other, the Supreme Court will decide if emergency care mandates include necessary abortion care – or if politicians can force doctors to turn away pregnant people at the emergency room doors. IN VOTING RIGHTS  South Carolina voters are still awaiting a ruling on their new congressional maps – which we, along with partners, challenged in court for being racially discriminatory. The gerrymandering in this case would shut Black voters out of meaningful representation. The Supreme Court will decide whether to overturn these harmful maps. IN CRIMINAL LEGAL REFORM  The Court will soon decide if cities can criminalize unhoused people with no access to shelter for sleeping outside in public. The case stems from an Oregon city's law punishing people for sleeping outside on a blanket, pillow, or even a cardboard sheet to lie on. The Supreme Court will decide if this is a violation of the Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment. Unhoused people should not be fined or arrested for simply existing. For more on ALL these cases – and others we're tracking this season – read our latest piece recapping this Supreme Court term. READ MORE Supporters like you fuel all of this work and more. So as we hear rulings on these important cases, you'll be the first to know what these rulings mean for our rights, our next steps, and how you can take action too. Thanks for all you do, The ACLU Team

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