More protest was sparked by the ruling against abortion. Protestors filled the streets of Downtown Seattle in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The decision protected abortions at the federal level. Prior to marching, protestors gathered outside of the Federal Building for a rally .
This was nationwide. The protest was also coordinated alongside other protests occurring in other cities across the U.S. Protestors gathered outside of the Federal Building for a rally that was organized by the Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice, in response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Women had been preparing for protests against the Supreme Court’s decision several weeks before the court officially reversed Roe v. Wade last Friday.
Protesters has demands. They demanded the right to a safe, legal abortion on demand without apology, repeal of the Hyde Amendment, an overturn of state barriers to reproductive choices, the end of medical and environmental racism, and much more.
The rally was highlighted with a march. Following the rally, those in attendance began their march through Downtown Seattle with the assistance of bike blockades that sectioned off the streets. Other local protests the first weekend following the overturn of Roe v. Wade were also spearheaded by Women’s March, Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights, and Shout Your Abortion.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Governor Jay Inslee, and numerous Seattle City Councilmembers have all announced their commitment to championing reproductive rights within the state and ensuring that others who come from out of state will be protected with their right to choose.
