Rep. Dan Lipinski (Ill.), one of the few Democrats in Congress who opposes abortion, attended a fundraiser for a conservative anti-abortion organization on Monday, even as he takes heat from his own party for his position on reproductive rights. Lipinski attended the annual Campaign for Life gala for the Susan B. Anthony List, a group that advocates for anti-abortion policies and devotes resources to electing like-minded politicians. It’s one of the main forces behind the raft of anti-abortion legislation nationwide. Kathy Ireland, the former supermodel and businesswoman, served as the emcee at the event and mentioned Lipinski as one of the lawmakers in attendance Monday evening. Neither Lipinski nor the SBA List returned requests for comment. Lipinski and his views on abortion have been roiling the party at a time when the issue has taken center stage around the country. Rep. Cheri Bustos (Ill.), who is in charge of defending the Democratic House majority in 2020, pulled out of a fundraiser for Lipinski recently after intense pressure from within her party. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is still backing him though.

ASSOCIATED PRESS Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) is facing opposition in his own party for his opposition to abortion rights.