Supporters of abortion rights took to the streets across America on Saturday to voice their anger over a leaked majority draft opinion by the Supreme Court that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
by the Supreme Court that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Cries of"My body, my choice" rang out as activists committed to fighting for what they called reproductive freedom.
From Pittsburgh to Pasadena, California, and Nashville, Tennessee, to Lubbock, Texas, tens of thousands participated in"Bans off our Bodies" events. Organizers expected that among the hundreds of events, the largest would take place in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and other big cities. Sponsors included the Women's March, Move On, Planned Parenthood, UltraViolet, MoveOn, SEIU and other organizations.
At that rally, speaker after speaker told the crowd that if abortion is banned that the rights of immigrants, minorities and others will also be"gutted," as Amy Eshleman, wife of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, put it. On Friday, House Democrats gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to voice their support for abortion rights."They won't stop until a national nationwide abortion ban is enacted," Rep. Barbara Lee added.
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