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Fact Sheet | Supreme Court Preview: 2013-2014 Term

October 02, 2013

During the 2013-2014 Term, the Supreme Court will review several cases that concern legal rights of importance to women—including access to abortion, equal opportunity in education, protection against housing discrimination, and the ability to use the Equal Protection Clause to challenge discrimination in public employment. In addition, the Court will review an important case involving the President’s ability to fill vacancies on a body that protects workers. Finally, the Court may decide whether for-profit businesses can refuse to provide employee insurance coverage for contraceptives based on asserted religious objections. The decisions in these cases may have a significant impact on women’s rights in all of these important arenas.

Legal Briefs & Testimony | National Women's Law Center Encourages Senate to Remember Women in Immigration Bill

June 18, 2013

The National Women's Law Center sent a letter to Senators urging them to protect provisions that are important to immigrant women, ensure that women have full access to the path to citizenship, and to guard against amendments that harm women and families.

Legal Briefs & Testimony | NWLC Files Amicus Briefs in Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v. Windsor

February 28, 2013

The National Women’s Law Center filed an amicus brief in Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v. Windsor. Hollingsworth addresses the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the California ballot measure that overturned the California Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex couples have a right to marry. Windsor challenges the constitutionality of the provision of the Defense of Marriage Act that bars the federal government from recognizing marriages of same-sex couples.

Infographics and Internet Memes | Poster: Do Your Duty! When Women Vote, Leaders Listen

October 18, 2012

We need your vote and your voice heard on the decisions that affect women and families! Find out more about issues vital to women in this year's election.

Infographics and Internet Memes | Poster: Should We Balance the Budget on the Backs of Women and Families?

October 09, 2012

Why should you cast your ballot this year? Because we need your vote and your voice heard on the decisions that affect women and families!

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Emily Martin

Emily Martin is Vice President and General Counsel at the National Women's Law Center, where she undertakes cross-cutting projects addressing women's health, economic security, and education and employment opportunities. She also provides in-house legal advice and representation to the Center. Prior to joining the Center, Ms. Martin served as Deputy Director of the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union, where she spearheaded litigation, policy, and public education initiatives to advance the rights of women and girls, with a particular emphasis on the needs of low-income women and women of color.

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