Abortion protesters vow not to give up after setback

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The chants of abortion rights advocates might be heard by lawmakers contained in the Senate chamber Saturday, as they narrowly voted to advance a controversial measure limiting abortion in Indiana.

“Unhappy, it’s heartbreaking, however it’s empowering. I’ll proceed to struggle no matter it prices,” mentioned Valerie Smith, who drove in from northern Indiana.

She’s traveled forwards and backwards to Indianapolis to protest ever for the reason that Supreme Courtroom overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this summer time.

“I didn’t develop up with these restrictions, I don’t need my youngsters to develop up with these restrictions, this impacts how well being goes to be checked out,” mentioned Smith.

Frustrations bubbled over shortly after the vote. Protesters heckled Sen. Michael Younger, (R-Indianapolis) as he exited the Senate Chambers. State Troopers needed to escort him to the elevators.

“There appears to be a disconnect between what a majority of Hoosiers need and the payments which might be handed, lots of occasions on this constructing. I consider it could be as a result of our maps are probably the most gerrymandered maps within the nation,” mentioned CEO of Women4Change Rima Shahid.

Protesters say they are going to return subsequent week when the invoice strikes to the Home.