The Workers Circle Outraged at Leaked Supreme Court Attack on Abortion Rights

(NEW YORK) — Ann Toback, CEO of the Workers Circle, released this statement following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade:

“Our civil and human rights, under the 14th Amendment, are in grave jeopardy.” 

“Last night, a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, was leaked. We know a majority of Supreme Court Justices are poised to undo 50 years of the constitutionally-guaranteed, legal right to an abortion.”

“At stake is whether our nation will protect every person’s fundamental right to civil liberty and equal protection under the law – from abortion to marriage equality to voting rights – regardless of what state they live in or who they are.”

“The Workers Circle remains committed to protecting the right to an abortion as a fundamental part of reproductive justice and human rights. We stand together with women’s, racial justice, and Jewish organizations, and people of conscience across this nation in expressing our outrage at this draft opinion and our determination to fight to protect this right and all our constitutional rights.”

Contact: Lynsey Billet, lynsey@anatgerstein.com, 347-361-8449

About the Workers Circle

Founded more than 120 years ago, the Workers Circle (formerly known as the Workmen’s Circle) is a social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism. For over a century we have provided this 360-degree approach to Jewish identity-building. Through contemporary cultural programs, strategic social justice campaigns, vibrant Yiddish language classes, interactive educational experiences and more, we connect Jewish adults, kids and families of all affiliations with their cultural heritage, working to build a better and more beautiful world for all. Learn more at www.circle.org.