Hundreds gather for ‘Bans off our Bodies’ protest in Downtown Cleveland

CLEVELAND — On a heat Saturday at Cleveland’s Willard Park, a whole bunch of individuals confirmed up for what they referred to as their combat for reproductive freedom. The protest in Cleveland was a part of different abortion rights rallies that occurred throughout the nation.

The widespread protests come as some fear the U.S. Supreme Court docket might overturn Roe V. Wade whereas others say the outrage over it’s misplaced.

“Abortion is healthcare. It’s a part of our constitutional rights now and it shouldn’t be taken away. We’re right here to protest our being kicked out of the structure,” stated Iris Harvey, president and CEO of Deliberate Parenthood Advocates of Ohio.

The outrage comes after a leaked draft majority opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court docket, which suggests the nation’s highest courtroom might overturn the landmark case and result in drastic modifications in abortion legalization within the nation.

The draft doesn’t signify any last place, however it’s sparking concern that abortion legality will probably be left as much as the states. In locations like Ohio the place there’s pending laws, it might spell the tip of the follow.

Anti-abortion teams like Proper to Life Northeast Ohio say they’re already targeted on the following steps.

“I do see a future the place abortion is banned, however I see a future the place abortion is banned the place communities are coming alongside ladies and households,” stated Allie Frazier, director of Proper to Life Northeast Ohio. “And we’re saying we’re able to embrace you, we’re prepared to satisfy you, have no matter you want. What are you going by way of? How can we enable you to?”

Abortion is at the moment authorized in Ohio as much as 20 weeks gestation. There are 9 abortion clinics nonetheless open within the state.

Either side of the heated debates are watching the nation’s capital to see what occurs subsequent.

Ohio invoice would ban abortion with out rape exemption

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