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Gillibrand says abortion rights supporters are in the 'biggest fight of a generation'

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said that supporters of abortion rights are in "the biggest fight of a generation" after the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision legalizing abortion nationwide.

"Every one of us is standing up, speaking out, rallying, marching, talking to our constituents, lifting up their voices and their stories," Gillibrand told.

"This is a fundamental moment for advocacy and for not giving up. And so what I'm doing, and what many of my colleagues are doing, is pushing for a vote next week," she added. "We are going to be aggressive with all our colleagues and with our Republican allies to vote for codifying Roe v Wade. We are not giving up, we will never give in and we will keep fighting and if the American people are paying attention".