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Dear Friend,<\/p>\n

I hope you are well.<\/p>\n

As many of us expected, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to strike down Roe v. Wade<\/i>. Seeing the language of their decision brings our challenge into greater focus. To be clear, a person\u2019s bodily autonomy and right to privacy are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, and I will not stop fighting for those rights.<\/p>\n

I am, and will continue to be, a strong advocate for abortion rights. As a member of the State House, I strongly opposed legislation to restrict access to reproductive health care. In the Senate, I continue to fight for reproductive justice, and abortion access. I strongly support Senate Bills 70<\/a>, 71<\/a>, 72<\/a> and 73<\/a>\u202f and House Bill 5542<\/a>–5548<\/a>,\u202fwhich enshrines a person\u2019s right to an abortion in our state\u2019s laws and repeals the 1931 law that completely outlaws abortion in Michigan.<\/p>\n

If Michigan does not pass this legislation, when the Supreme Court strikes down Roe <\/i>the 1931 law will snap back into effect<\/a>. Under this law, there’s only one exemption: for abortions that are “to preserve the life” of the woman. But legal experts are concerned because this \u201cexception\u201d is extremely ambiguous, and doctors don\u2019t know how to interpret it.<\/p>\n

We need to do everything we can to defend our reproductive rights, and I will continue to be a vocal advocate on this issue. All reproductive health care is essential health care, and in the State Senate, you can count on me to always speak out<\/a>, and vote against abortion restrictions.<\/p>\n

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Jeff Irwin
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REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS RALLY ON SATURDAY, MAY 14 at 2 PM <\/b><\/p>\n

This Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m., there will be a rally in support of reproductive rights at the University of Michigan Diag (913 S. University Ave, Ann Arbor). I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

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REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Senate Bills 70-73, and House Bills 5542-5548 (the Reproductive Health Act) would establish women’s fundamental right to abortion and access to safe health care. These bills guarantee that individuals are free to make independent decisions about their own reproductive health free from political ideology or influence.<\/p>\n

These bills would ensure that people have:<\/p>\n