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UltraViolet Action Denounces Inclusion of “Nonprofit killer” Language in MAGA Reconciliation Package
May 14, 2025
In yet another MAGA-led attempt to silence dissent, House Republicans just attached the legislative language for HR 9495, the "Nonprofit killer bill," to their immoral reconciliation package, passed out of the Ways and Means Committee early this morning. If enacted, not only will House Republicans’ budget bill slash millions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and other social safety net programs, but with this new clause, it would also grant Trump’s Secretary of the Treasury sole discretion to strip any nonprofit of its tax-exempt status without due process.
UltraViolet, along with over 300 national organizations including the ACLU, the National Women’s Law Center, Physicians for Reproductive Health, Women’s March, and Reproductive Freedom for All, publicly opposed HR 9495 when it was introduced in 2024 and again in 2025.
In reaction to the announcement, Nicole Regalado, Vice President of Campaigns at UltraViolet, a leading national gender justice organization which has been fighting to preserve the work of gender justice, issued the following statement:
“HR 9495 threatens to create a chilling effect on advocacy groups nationwide, arming the Trump administration with a tool to go after its political opponents. The bill would give the Trump administration the power to suppress free speech, silence dissent, and target a range of nonprofits, from civil rights groups to humanitarian aid foundations for any justification—with virtually no recourse or due process.
“Without the freedom to voice dissent and organize, the administration’s attacks on women will only get worse. Already, the Trump administration has gutted critical women’s health research, undermined federal protections that ensure women can access capital and credit, while continuing to criminalize pregnancy and reproductive healthcare. Make no mistake: this is about silencing our voices and the voices of advocacy groups fighting these attacks.
“Not one Democrat should vote for this immoral reconciliation package. Voting yes on this bill would give a fascist administration more power to hurt women, gender expansive people, LGBTQ+ people—all of our communities.”
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UltraViolet Responds to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Restricting Mifepristone Access
National gender justice group says decision highlights broken court system, calls on health insurance companies to expand abortion coverage
Aug 16, 2023
Moments ago, the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit held that the FDA’s actions unlawful after the agency allowed the drug mifepristone, an effective abortion and miscarriage care medication, to be taken after 6 weeks of pregnancy, mailed directly to patients, and prescribed by a medical professional other than a doctor.
The 5th Circuit’s decision will have no immediate impact on the availability of mifepristone and faces likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
In response to the decision, Nicole Regalado, VP of Campaigns, a leading gender justice advocacy organization, issued the following statement:
“If the Supreme Court refuses to take this case, or affirms the 5th Circuit's decision, it will severely restrict access to mifepristone nationwide. Today’s decision is a likely first step toward a massive blow to reproductive rights in the United States—and a stark reminder that our courts have been hijacked by Republican extremists who will stop at nothing to advance their sexist agenda.
“Mifepristone is a safe, legal FDA-approved medication. The 5th Circuit’s politically motivated decision to curtail access to this life-saving drug, despite its availability for the past twenty-three years, is detrimental to us all.
”In times like these, every single one of us must make a choice: Will we stand by and let extremist judges impose their sexist agendas on millions of people, or step up to protect the rights of women and pregnant people to make decisions about their bodies? History will remember which side we choose.
“UltraViolet and our 1 million members call on health insurance companies to expand abortion coverage for as many people and in as many states as possible, and the Biden Administration to ignore any court ruling that undermines the FDA’s authority and goes against science to restrict access to mifepristone.
“Today’s decision should sound the alarm for anyone who supports access to reproductive healthcare. Mifepristone saves lives. Your support is needed now more than ever.”
In anticipation of the ruling, UltraViolet called on:
- The Biden Administration to ignore any court ruling that undermines the authority of the FDA—a single judge should not have the power to halt a federal agency’s authority, especially not over a proven safe medication available for more than twenty years;
- All insurance providers to cover abortion care, even in the face of a potential mifepristone ban, and speak out against the ruling.
Earlier this year, UltraViolet commissioned a mobile billboard in Phoenix, AZ at the American Pharmacists Association Conference, urging pharmacists to continue advocating for the protection of access to mifepristone.
VIEW THE PHOTOS HERE: https://dam.gettyimages.com/assignments/ultraviolet-calls-on-pharmacists-to-reaffirm
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UltraViolet Applauds DOJ’s Decision Not to Continue Defending Donald Trump From E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit
Jul 12, 2023
According to reports, the United States Department of Justice will not shield Donald Trump, who is being sued for defamation by writer E. Jean Carroll, reversing a controversial decision to defend the former President in 2021.
In reaction to the decision, Nicole Regalado, Vice President of Campaigns at UltraViolet, a leading national gender-justice organization, issued the following statement:
“The Justice Department made the right choice by reversing its earlier decision to shield Donald Trump from E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. Defending a convicted sexual abuser was a waste of the Justice Department’s precious time, money, and resources.
“After becoming President in 2016, Donald Trump used the Department of Justice as his own law firm – hiding behind federal protections and shielding himself from accountability under criminal law. Trump deserves to face the consequences of his actions in Court without hiding behind federal government attorneys.
“Slandering survivors of sexual abuse should never be considered a legitimate function of federal office holders. That’s why the Justice Department’s decision to reverse course and stop defending Trump is a victory E. Jean Carroll and all survivors who seek legal redress against their abusers.”
In 2021, members of UltraViolet criticized Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice for shielding Trump from Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. The group also sent a joint letter to President Biden denouncing and launched a petition urging the Department of Justice not to defend Trump, which garnered over 30,000 signatures.
VIEW THE PETITION HERE: https://act.weareultraviolet.org/sign/DOJ_Trump/
UltraViolet has expressed its unwavering support for E. Jean Carroll since she filed suit against Trump since 2019.
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UltraViolet Applauds Conviction of Donald Trump for Sexual Assault & Defamation Against E. Jean Carroll
May 09, 2023
Moments ago, a jury in Manhattan federal court found Donald Trump liable for defamation and sexual assault, awarding $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages to writer E. Jean Carroll.
In response to the verdict, Shaunna Thomas, executive director of UltraViolet, a leading national gender advocacy organization and outspoken supporter of Carroll, issued the following statement:
"Finally, a court has confirmed what we have all known for decades. Trump is a sexual abuser. Now, he is a convicted sexual abuser.
“We are grateful to E. Jean Carroll for sharing her truth. We stand with her and survivors of sexual violence.
"In the wake of the #MeToo movement, more people feel comfortable sharing their personal stories of sexual abuse and harassment. With that, coming forward and into the public eye carries a high cost and risk of retaliation. That risk is amplified when the accused is an influential, notoriously dishonest, and petulant public figure like Donald Trump.
"We know that sexual violence and rape culture is all around us, often perpetuated or carried out by those in positions of power. E. Jean Carroll is one of over 20 women who have come forward with stories of sexual assault by Donald Trump — the former President of the United States.
"When media outlets like CNN give Trump a platform, they do a disservice to all their viewers. Contrary to the network’s excuses, hosting a town hall with Trump isn’t about hearing ‘both sides.’ It’s a brazen ploy to seize ratings.
“In our view, CNN’s town hall provides Trump, who was just found guilty of sexual assault by a jury in federal court, more opportunities to spread lies and disinformation with impunity. The network not sharing whether they plan to fact-check Trump on air merely adds insult to injury. We still believe that CNN needs to cancel this event.
"We also urge all media outlets, including CNN, to take rape accusations and convictions more seriously. Giving convicted or alleged perpetrators of sexual abuse a platform plays a significant role in perpetuating intense stigma and shame surrounding these issues. Survivors of sexual violence deserve better than this."
In 2021, members of UltraViolet outwardly criticized Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice for shielding Trump from Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. The group also sent a joint letter to President Biden denouncing the decision and has been in full support of E. Jean Carroll since she filed suit against Trump in 2019.
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