April 25, 2024
More than 70 protests planned in cities from Washington to Los Angeles in wake of Supreme Court abortion decision

More than 70 protests planned in cities from Washington to Los Angeles in wake of Supreme Court abortion decision

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Anti-abortion protesters celebrate outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Friday, June 24.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

A pro-abortion rights activist wears tape across their mouth reading “2nd Class Citizen” in Washington, DC, on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Pro-abortion protesters gather for a demonstration outside the Supreme Court on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

From left, an abortion rights activist and an anti-abortion demonstrator argue outside of the Supreme Court.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Socks that read “abortion is mean” are worn by an anti-abortion activist outside of the Supreme Court on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Anti-abortion campaigners celebrate outside the Supreme Court.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Journalists cover the Supreme Court decision on Friday, in Washington, DC.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Abortion rights advocates hug outside the Supreme Court on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

An demonstrator shouts anti-abortion slogans through a megaphone outside the Supreme Court on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Jill McElroy, center, and her 9-year-old daughter Meriam participate in an abortion rights demonstration outside the Supreme Court. “A lesson we have always taught our children is they are the bosses of their own bodies,” McElroy told CNN photographer Sarah Silbiger. “The Court’s decision today goes against that, and as a family, we think that’s wrong.”

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

An anti-abortion demonstrator reacts to the ruling on Friday, in Washington, DC.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Amanda Herring, left, poses for a portrait with the words “not yet a human” written on her pregnant belly during an abortion rights demonstration in front of the Supreme Court on Friday. Herring, who is Jewish, told CNN that her religion has helped shape her views on abortion. “Judaism says that life begins with the first breath, that is when the soul enters the body,” she said.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Anti-abortion activists demonstrate in Washington, DC, on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

A woman creates a pro-abortion poster on Friday in Washington, DC.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

A tear rolls down the cheek of a pro-abortion activist in Washington, DC.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Journalists photograph reactions outside the Supreme Court on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

People gather in front of the Supreme Court after it overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Anti-abortion demonstrators celebrate with champagne in front of the Supreme Court.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Abortion rights protestors embrace outside the Supreme Court on Friday.

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Noah Slayter, right, demonstrates with fellow anti-abortion activists in front of the Supreme Court on Friday. “I was here right when the decision was delivered,” said Slayter. “I am ecstatic. I was walking on air earlier.”

Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

“Our bodies our choices” is spray painted on a temporary wall in Washington, DC, on Friday.

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