National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.
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The United States Supreme Court last night granted an emergency request to block a lower court decision in State of Louisiana et al. v. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) et al., keeping mifepristone accessible by mail and pharmacies nationwide while the case over an in-person dispensing requirement proceeds. NCJW Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy Darcy Hirsh responded.
The Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais clears the way for a tidal wave of attacks on the voting power of Black people. By Rachel Faulkner, NCJW Senior Director, Program and Event Engagement In a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais in April 2026, the Supreme Court furthered its long-term…
NCJW leads over 50 faith organizations in Supreme Court amicus brief in defense of mifepristone access
The fight over access to medication abortion is headed back to the Supreme Court — and reproductive and religious freedom is at stake. Right now, in Louisiana v. FDA, the Court is actively considering nationwide restrictions on mifepristone, the pill used for medication abortion. Today, NCJW — joined by over…
NCJW statement on the US Supreme Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar: Today’s Supreme Court Ruling is a Betrayal of LGBTQ+ Children
In April 2026, 35 women leaders of nonprofits wrote an open letter to the nonprofit sector calling for a pathway into political leadership for young women that doesn’t come with harassment and assault. NCJW CEO Jody Rabhan joined the letter, which is posted below. Letter from women leaders to the…