After almost 50 years long battle, the women in America lost their right to abortion. On Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court of the USA took the decision to overturn the Roe V. Wade law which was passed in 1973. The law gave American women the right to abort their child before it became viable.
This decision has disturbed the life and liberty of women in America. There are protests going on in every corner of the country. Celebrities, politicians, and social workers have reacted to this controversial decision. Many are completely against it while some have supported the court’s decision.
Overturning Roe V. Wade Leads To Protests
The US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe V. Wade law with a ruling of 6-3 on Friday. They passed another law in its place, called the Trigger law. The law states that women are not allowed to abort unless it’s a medical emergency. This has caused a huge uproar all over America. People have divided into two groups, one supporting abortion rights and the other supporting anti-abortion rights.
On the day of the ruling of the Supreme Court, several hundreds of people gathered outside to protest. Waving green and black signs were the abortion-rights advocates who were seen outside the court. They donned green bandanas while shouting, “my body, my choice.”
Julianne, an abortion-rights activist from Texas who declined to provide her last name, told Insider, “We’re not going to give up, we’re going to come back stronger than ever”. As tears rolled down her face, she added, “With the massive disruptions across millions of people doing the same thing as us, we will shut this country down and show them that we are not going to stand for it.”
On the other side stood a massive group of anti-abortion rights supporters wearing red shirts with white letters that read, “The pro-life generation votes.” Among them was, Ellisha Olson who carried a sign that said, “The future is anti-abortion.”
She also commented that overturning Roe V. Wade was a “victory for women.” She continued, “It’s our job as a pro-life generation to make sure we create a culture of life and a culture where women feel supported and empowered to choose life.”
Celebs Speak Their Mind On Supreme Court Decision To Overturn Roe V. Wade
A very large group of celebs has shared their opinion on social media after the decision. From Michelle Obama to Taylor Swift many have protested against it. While there are some celebs who are supporting the decision.
And so it goes….Gutted. Now more than ever we have to use our voice and power! WE the people……🙏🏿🙏🏿https://t.co/8gFi0AbNSQ
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) June 24, 2022
I’m absolutely terrified that this is where we are – that after so many decades of people fighting for women’s rights to their own bodies, today’s decision has stripped us of that. https://t.co/mwK561oxxl
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 24, 2022
I hope the 53% of white women who just couldn’t stomach voting for @HillaryClinton are happy that they’ve just ensured that their daughters grow up in #Gilead.
A woman’s right to choose is a HEALTH decision.
A PERSONAL health decision.
I’m a Christian and know that.
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) June 24, 2022
My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/9ALSbapHDY
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 24, 2022
Just depressing
— quinta brunson (@quintabrunson) June 24, 2022
.@billieeilish during her set @glastonbury: “Today is a very dark day for women in America. … I can’t bear to think about it anymore.” #roevwade pic.twitter.com/d5m7nGJHl9
— Jami Ganz (@jamiganz) June 24, 2022
This Supreme Court is an absolute disaster. From giving people the right to carry guns to taking away Womens rights of autonomy over their own bodies. We weren’t being reactive we saw it coming.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) June 24, 2022
This is actually happening.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) June 24, 2022
People will still get abortions.
These procedures won't stop just because Roe v. Wade is overturned.
This will only prevent safe, legal abortions from taking place.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) June 24, 2022
Supreme Court my ass
— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) June 24, 2022
I’m pledging $500k from my upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood and Abortion Rights. Live Nation agreed to match— to make it 1 MILLION dollars
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) June 24, 2022
Roe V Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court is so disgusting. I am so ashamed of the direction that this country is going. This blatant hate for women’s rights is so unbelievably concerning and heartbreaking.
— Shea Couleé (@SheaCoulee) June 24, 2022
No one, not the government, not politicians, not the Supreme Court should prevent access to abortion, birth control, and contraceptives. People should have the FREEDOM to choose. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/zo67xyzex5
— Pearl Jam 🇺🇦 (@PearlJam) June 24, 2022
You don’t need 280 characters today. Just one word: Rage https://t.co/ECu46yV70L
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) June 24, 2022
“All these irrelevant old motherfuckers trying to tell us what to do with our fucking bodies”. @phoebe_bridgers calls out the US Supreme Court on stage at Glastonbury. She had an abortion last year. What a moment. pic.twitter.com/cKBNZdhhNr
— Dino Sofos (@dinosofos) June 24, 2022
Storm troopers on their way to tell women to shut up and accept government mandated childbirth. Sickening https://t.co/2zRbqHkVgR
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 24, 2022
GET READY, GAYS. YOU’RE NEXT.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) June 24, 2022
The Dobbs decision is a tragedy. The heartbreak this has caused is immeasurable. But someday, hopefully soon, we WILL find our way to a future where reproductive freedom is forever enshrined in federal law.
— Lynda Carter ☮️ (@RealLyndaCarter) June 24, 2022
abortion is healthcare.
bodily autonomy is a human right.— Maggie Rogers (@maggierogers) June 24, 2022
Not too long ago, this would have been dystopian sci-fi. But the legacy of the 2016 election and the indelible mark of the GOP is printed here in black and white. How much farther this will go once again depends on American voters. Blame extremism or apathy, but this is America: pic.twitter.com/WefAworLlW
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 24, 2022
An enraging, tragic catastrophe that will endanger the health and lives of millions.
A right-wing Supreme Court and most Republican politicians have embraced the most extreme position on abortion – a position supported by only 15-20% of the public.
Fuck these people. https://t.co/keCJcuDYAR
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) June 24, 2022
It doesn’t end here. Fuck this sham. Fuck these people. If you’re a single issue voter and your issue is your taxes, fuck you too. This Supreme Court is on you.
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) June 24, 2022
just because you’re not an American citizen does not mean the overturning of Roe V Wade is none of your business. if you support womens rights and human rights you NEED to be vocal about how drastic and appalling the overturning of the constitutional right to an abortion is.
— Charli (@charli_xcx) June 24, 2022
I’m past disgusted w/ my country and their constant inability to protect one another’s right & keep their word. How u overturning the wrong things? So many things to overturn that make sense. But this is what you chose??
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) June 24, 2022
This is devastating news for families – Men and women – who believe the government should not decide when and with whom they become parents. This is not the end of this fight for human rights. https://t.co/spFusnvwbF
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) June 24, 2022
Fuck that dusty ass constitution and fuck these ghoulish Supreme Court clowns.
— Katya (@katya_zamo) June 24, 2022
I don’t care if you don’t want to hear this; overturning Roe v. Wade is an erosion of women’s rights and reinforces this absurd, backwards notion that women shouldn’t be allowed to be in control of their own bodies. If you DON’T think that’s absurd and backwards, fuck you.
— Mark (@markiplier) June 24, 2022
#vote#RoeVWade pic.twitter.com/qxzTZwBCOC
— Carole King (@Carole_King) June 24, 2022
It is truly unfathomable and disheartening to have to try to explain to my 11 year old daughter why we live in a world where women’s rights are disintegrating in front of our eyes.
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 24, 2022
Harry via Instagram stories on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade 💔 pic.twitter.com/U4EQwaANbI
— HLT 🏳️🌈 (@HLTheories) June 24, 2022
Fuckin bullshit!!
This decision is about more than abortion, it’s about who has power over you, who has authority to make decisions for you, and who is going to control how your future turns out~ @nwlc @PPFA @ACLU @SisterSong_WOC pic.twitter.com/52Pj6j36Z1
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) June 24, 2022
When people talk about how their vote ‘doesn’t matter’ or ‘we are screwed anyway’.. well. We elected a man 6 years ago that gave 3 seats to the Supreme Court. And today those 3 people used their power to take away women and peoples rights to decide their own future.
— Hayley Kiyoko (@HayleyKiyoko) June 24, 2022
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