Des Moines Black Liberation activists blocked downtown streets in an effort to protest the latest murmurings of overturning Roe V. Wade from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Protestors chanted a multitude of chants, one such as “fuck the church, fuck the state, we decide our fate,” that reverberated through the city streets.
More footage from tonight’s protest where protesters created a circle for speakers while blocking city streets with a car blockade @IAFieldReport @jaylencavil @DesMoinesBLM #IaPolitics pic.twitter.com/mjRFYuCLGY
— Caleb Lillquist (@CLillquist) May 5, 2022
“No photos and video showing protestors’ faces”, as “This is how police target our movement. Don’t let them,” stated flyers for the event.
ABORT THE STATE @ 6:30pm. Protest guidelines as a reminder. Wear black. Wear a mask. Bring a friend. Stay safe. pic.twitter.com/LNzd2ggKru
— DSM Black Liberation Movement (@DesMoinesBLM) May 4, 2022
Anti-police and Iowa House Candidate Jaylen Cavil, also made an appearance at the night’s protest, joining protestors in their chants and talking about the safety of fellow activists when protesting.
Cavil has received backlash over the years for his progressive stances in removing School Resource Officers from Des Moines Public Schools (where a rise of school violence and a shooting near campus occurred after their removal) and advocating for the complete abolishment of the Des Moines Police Department.
@DesMoinesBLM block Locus street traffic in protest of anti- abortion sentiment from the latest Supreme Court leaked opinion draft led by Iowa House candidate @jaylencavil chanting “fuck the church, fuck the state, only we decide our fate.” @IAFieldReport #IaPolitics pic.twitter.com/ChuRzfAvTh
— Caleb Lillquist (@CLillquist) May 5, 2022
Hundreds showed up to the @DesMoinesBLM abortion protest, many carrying signs and chanting @IAFieldReport #IaPolitics pic.twitter.com/H6bxFWV3Ky
— Caleb Lillquist (@CLillquist) May 5, 2022
I’m proud to have protested alongside hundreds of Iowans tonight in support of abortion rights & reproductive justice. Thanks for sharing, @CLillquist. https://t.co/QT6t10aQaY
— Jaylen Cavil for Iowa House (@jaylencavil) May 5, 2022
