Hundreds gathered in front of the United States Supreme court to protest the Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
@IAFieldReport covering the abortion protests here In D.C after SCOTUS overruled Roe V. Wade leaving abortion up to states discretion. #IaPolitics #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/TB6I1p7Egy
— Caleb Lillquist (@CLillquist) June 24, 2022
Many throughout the protest, where pockets of speakers sprung up, expressed their outrage over the priority over women’s health compared to gun legislation.
“We need to flood the town halls,” one protestor said in a microphone, “We’re going to protest until hell freezes over” another spoke.
“Only will socialism lead to liberation-we need socialism,” speak multiple abortion protestors. Banner in behind reads “fight for socialism”. Others chant “F**** the court”. More people have gathered to support the activism. @IAFieldReport #IaPolitics #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/OhKBHmx0KT
— Caleb Lillquist (@CLillquist) June 25, 2022
Throughout the night in D.C, an American flag was burned, and some protesters dressed in all blackout clothing with goggles and umbrellas marched the streets downtown.
The protests were mild and peaceful, while Iowa Field Report’s covered the event throughout the evening.
“All people have abortions” one protestor says, followed by applause. Protestors walk by in full black attire wearing goggles, helmets, and carrying umbrellas @IAFieldReport #IaPolitics #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/4YwJ30OX2D
— Caleb Lillquist (@CLillquist) June 25, 2022
Across the country, other protests broke out, some leading to political violence and the multitude of vandalism to pro-life advocacy group buildings.
In North Carolina, Republican party offices were vandalized with pro-abortion sentiments.
In Arizona, lawmakers were held hostage in the Senate building as protestors surrounded the building, preventing them from leaving and forcing local police to use teargas to disperse the crowd.
