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Roe v. Wade Protests

“My body, my choice&a...ions as a constitutional right.

“My body, my choice” appears on a pregnant woman’s stomach during a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in New York, NY. The court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe V. Wade, which guaranteed legal, safe abortions as a constitutional right.

Demonstrators hold pro-choice s...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

Demonstrators hold pro-choice signs during the Women’s Wave March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

An American flag is burned duri...ions as a constitutional right.

An American flag is burned during a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in New York, NY. The court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe V. Wade, which guaranteed legal, safe abortions as a constitutional right.

A demonstrator with the word &a...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

A demonstrator with the word “choice” on her cheek during the Women’s Wave March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

Cut-outs of the U.S. Supreme Co...v Wade on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Cut-outs of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices are displayed during a demonstration at Foley Square to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft to overturn Roe v Wade on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Demonstrators march with a prid...ions as a constitutional right.

Demonstrators march with a pride flag during a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in New York, NY. The court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe V. Wade, which guaranteed legal, safe abortions as a constitutional right.

Demonstrators march past &l...ions as a constitutional right.

Demonstrators march past “Manhattanhenge” during a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in New York, NY. The court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe V. Wade, which guaranteed legal, safe abortions as a constitutional right.

Protestors march past outdoor d...ions as a constitutional right.

Protestors march past outdoor diners to Union Square during a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in New York, NY. The court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe V. Wade, which guaranteed legal, safe abortions as a constitutional right.

A protestor displays a white ha...ions as a constitutional right.

A protestor displays a white handprint over their mouth during a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in New York, NY. The court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe V. Wade, which guaranteed legal, safe abortions as a constitutional right.

Pro-choice demonstrators march ...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

Pro-choice demonstrators march past the U.S. Capitol during the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

An onlooker holds her infant wh...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

An onlooker holds her infant while watching protestors during the Women’s Wave March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

A demonstrator gives the finger...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

A demonstrator gives the finger to a counter-protestor during the Women’s Wave March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

A demonstrator holds their fist...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

A demonstrator holds their fist in the air during the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

Scenes from the Women&rsquo...ngton, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

Scenes from the Women’s Wave March in Washington, D.C. on October 8, 2022.

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Roe v. Wade Protests

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Updated Jan 2023

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On June 24, 2022, members of the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed access to safe abortions as a constitutional right. Thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets to protest this ruling.

Erin Lefevre / New York City

May 1, 2014 - Ongoing

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