Thousands of abortion rights supporters rallied across the United States on Saturday to express their anger over fears the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide will be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Highlights
- Protests held across the U.S.
- over fears the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide will be overturned.
- Large gatherings in New York, Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago with some smaller counter-protests.
- The court’s final ruling, which could give states the power to ban abortion, is expected in June.
- “For the women of this country, this will be a summer of rage,” says Women’s March president Rachel Carmona.
- Protesters waved placards with messages including “How dare they,” “We are the majority,” and “Fight Back.