321ACTION: June 24, 2024
In its 8-1 ruling in U.S. v. Rahimi, the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the federal law prohibiting people subject to qualifying domestic violence protective orders from having firearms and ammunition. JWI will be holding a webinar to explore the Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday, June 25 at 12:00 ET. Register here, and read JWI’s full statement here.
Ready to make a difference?
Here are three ways to get started:
1.Read VP Harris's remarks on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict!
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Vice President Harris spoke powerfully about telling the truth about conflict-related sexual violence, including that perpetrated by Hamas on October 7. Read her remarks here, and watch a recording of the White House event, including excerpts of the documentary Screams Before Silence, here.
2. Learn about the impact of the Supreme Court's disastrous Dobbs ruling two years ago.
June 24th marks the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous and ideologically motivated ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, the prior court ruling guaranteeing the right to abortion nationwide. In the intervening two years, states have passed dozens of laws either restricting access to abortion or prohibiting it altogether. Read more about the impact of abortion restrictions here, here, and here, and register here to join Reproductive Justice for All’s event, Fighting for Reproductive Justice Post-Dobbs, today at 8:00 PM ET.
3. Urge your members of Congress to close the dating loophole!
Now that the Supreme Court upheld the law prohibiting people subject to qualifying domestic violence protective orders from having guns, it is time to ensure that all victims are protected, regardless of whether they are married to the abuser. Click here to email your members of Congress and urge them to support legislation fully closing the dating loophole.
+ In case you missed it...
For the month of June, in honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Playscripts has made three volumes of plays written by teens about gun violence available online free of charge. Read more and access the free scripts here.