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Take Action : Help codify Roe

Take Action : Help codify Roe

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 24, 2023 | Action - National, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Women’s Rights

Take ACTION by contacting your Representatives and urging them to re-introduce The Women’s Health Protection Act. U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 Find your Representative! Sample script: “Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m calling today to urge [name of...
Gov. Newsom has until September 30 to sign these bills

Gov. Newsom has until September 30 to sign these bills

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 13, 2022 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2022, California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, JCJ Blog, LGBTQ

With the California legislative cycle now complete, there are a number of bills on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. The governor has until September 30th to sign these bills into law. Below are 8 of many bills for which we have advocated and call on the governor to...
Reproductive Rights : An Update

Reproductive Rights : An Update

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 12, 2022 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2022, Women’s Rights

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there have been several developments in both California and Washington, DC regarding reproductive health care.  ⇊ Scroll to the bottom for actions YOU can take ⇊ CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1666 which...
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe. Now what?

The Supreme Court has overturned Roe. Now what?

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 24, 2022 | Activism, California, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Women’s Rights

Last month, we learned of a leaked Supreme Court memo pointing toward a likely overturning of Roe v. Wade. By pushing the decision on abortion rights to the states, individuals will be denied the fundamental right to body autonomy that has been upheld for nearly 50...
JCJ decries leaked SCOTUS memo signaling end of Roe v. Wade

JCJ decries leaked SCOTUS memo signaling end of Roe v. Wade

by Jewish Center for Justice | May 3, 2022 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2022, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Women’s Rights

In response to the leaked Supreme Court memo signaling a likely overturning of Roe v. Wade, Jewish Center for Justice Chairperson Julie Bank and Lawyers’ Committee co-chair Ariella Simonds issued the following joint statement: “We are outraged at what looks to be the...
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