01of 22Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/ShutterstockOn May 2,Politico released a leaked draft opinionfrom the Supreme Court that details their decision to likely vote tooverturnRoe v. Wade. The draft, which the Supreme Court confirmed is authentic, is not expected to be finalized for weeks and could change during that time.Shortly after the report, protestors gathered outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
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On May 2,Politico released a leaked draft opinionfrom the Supreme Court that details their decision to likely vote tooverturnRoe v. Wade. The draft, which the Supreme Court confirmed is authentic, is not expected to be finalized for weeks and could change during that time.
Shortly after the report, protestors gathered outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
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The draft document, labeled as the “Opinion of the Court,” also says, “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.”
03of 22Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/For The Washington Post via GettyAccording toPolitico, Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett joined Alito’s opinion.A person wearing scrubs holds a sign that reads “abortion is healthcare” outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 2.
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According toPolitico, Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett joined Alito’s opinion.
A person wearing scrubs holds a sign that reads “abortion is healthcare” outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 2.
04of 22Alex Brandon/AP/ShutterstockA decision to overturnRoeseemed increasingly likely when the Supreme Court decided in December 2021 to take up a lawsuit over Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy; allowing the ban to move forward would be in violation ofRoe.
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A decision to overturnRoeseemed increasingly likely when the Supreme Court decided in December 2021 to take up a lawsuit over Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy; allowing the ban to move forward would be in violation ofRoe.
05of 22Ting Shen/Bloomberg via GettyIn response to the leaked draft, PresidentJoe Bidenvowed to sign legislation that wouldmake the right to an abortion a federal law.In a written statement, Biden called on Congress to codify the right to an abortion and “protect a woman’s right to choose.”
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In response to the leaked draft, PresidentJoe Bidenvowed to sign legislation that wouldmake the right to an abortion a federal law.
In a written statement, Biden called on Congress to codify the right to an abortion and “protect a woman’s right to choose.”
06of 22STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images"Not surprising. But still outrageous," former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote in atweet. “This decision is adirect assault on the dignity, rights, & lives of women, not to mention decades of settled law.”
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“Not surprising. But still outrageous,” former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote in atweet. “This decision is adirect assault on the dignity, rights, & lives of women, not to mention decades of settled law.”
07of 22STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via GettyTwo protestors cry and pray in front of the federal Supreme Court building.
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Two protestors cry and pray in front of the federal Supreme Court building.
08of 22Alex Brandon/AP/Shutterstock"We should choose our own destinies," reads one sign. “My body, my choice” reads another.
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“We should choose our own destinies,” reads one sign. “My body, my choice” reads another.
09of 22Protestors face off outside the Supreme Court after a draft opinion stating the intention to overturnRoe v. Wadewas leaked.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesProtestors from both sides of the issue clash in front of the Supreme Court on May 3.
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Protestors face off outside the Supreme Court after a draft opinion stating the intention to overturnRoe v. Wadewas leaked.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images
Protestors from both sides of the issue clash in front of the Supreme Court on May 3.
10of 22STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesOne protestor wears a jacket that reads “I Really Do Care,” a nod to former FLOTUSMelania Trump’s ‘I Really Don’t Care. Do U?’ jacket, which shewore to visit a detention center holding migrant children in McAllen, Texas.
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One protestor wears a jacket that reads “I Really Do Care,” a nod to former FLOTUSMelania Trump’s ‘I Really Don’t Care. Do U?’ jacket, which shewore to visit a detention center holding migrant children in McAllen, Texas.
11of 22Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via GettyIn Denver, Colorado, members of theParasol Patrolhold up umbrellas as they take part in a rally on May 3.
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In Denver, Colorado, members of theParasol Patrolhold up umbrellas as they take part in a rally on May 3.
12of 22Abortion rights protestors.Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via GettyDemonstrators in Downtown L.A. carry signs that say, “Keep your laws off our bodies,” “Reproductive rights are human rights,” and “Our bodies, our minds, our rights,” during a rally on May 3.
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Abortion rights protestors.Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty
Demonstrators in Downtown L.A. carry signs that say, “Keep your laws off our bodies,” “Reproductive rights are human rights,” and “Our bodies, our minds, our rights,” during a rally on May 3.
13of 22BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty"Her body, her choice," read a sign carried during a protest in N.Y.C. on May 3.
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“Her body, her choice,” read a sign carried during a protest in N.Y.C. on May 3.
14of 22Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GettyProtestors carry photos of Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett — the justices who will likely vote to overturnRoe v. Wade— in N.Y.C. on May 3.
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Protestors carry photos of Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett — the justices who will likely vote to overturnRoe v. Wade— in N.Y.C. on May 3.
15of 22Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA demonstrator holds up a sign showcasing the justices who support overturningRoe v. Wadein Washington, D.C. on May 3.
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A demonstrator holds up a sign showcasing the justices who support overturningRoe v. Wadein Washington, D.C. on May 3.
16of 22Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GettyThousands gather in N.Y.C. at Foley Square on May 3.
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Thousands gather in N.Y.C. at Foley Square on May 3.
17of 22George Frey/GettyA person brings their dog along to a protest outside of the state capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 3, with the pup wearing a sign that reads, “Keep your paws off ofRoe v. Wade.”
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A person brings their dog along to a protest outside of the state capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 3, with the pup wearing a sign that reads, “Keep your paws off ofRoe v. Wade.”
18of 22Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GettyA huge banner is carried through the streets of N.Y.C. on May 3. Illustrations of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg can be seen, as well as the words, “I dissent.”
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A huge banner is carried through the streets of N.Y.C. on May 3. Illustrations of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg can be seen, as well as the words, “I dissent.”
19of 22David Ryder/GettyDemonstrators march through downtown Seattle, Washington, on May 3 following a rally in support of abortion rights.
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Demonstrators march through downtown Seattle, Washington, on May 3 following a rally in support of abortion rights.
20of 22Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesActivists rally outside of the Supreme Court into the night on May 3.
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Activists rally outside of the Supreme Court into the night on May 3.
21of 22Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post via GettySenator Elizabeth Warren joins protestors outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 3.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren joins protestors outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 3.
22of 22Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GettyComedian Amy Schumer speaks to protestors gathered at Foley Square in N.Y.C. on May 3.
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Comedian Amy Schumer speaks to protestors gathered at Foley Square in N.Y.C. on May 3.
source: people.com
