Date uploaded: 2022-05-14 15:36:22
Protests against the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to overturn the nearly 50-year precedent set by Roe v. Wade are set to culminate May 14 with a nationwide "day of action" featuring marches, rallies and speakers in dozens of cities.
The "Bans Off Our Bodies" daylong event is organized by groups including Women's March, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, UltraViolet, MoveOn, the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Abortion Rights Action League.
“We’re coming together this weekend with a powerful message for those who wish to control our bodies and our futures: Keep your bans off our bodies," said Planned Parenthood national organizing director Brianna Twofoot.
More than 15,000 protesters are expected to gather in downtown Washington, according to a permit filed with the National Park Service. They plan to march from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol Building, UltraViolent organizer Sonja Spoo told USA TODAY.
Some of the largest "Bans Off Our Bodies" demonstrations are expected in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin, Texas, according to organizers.
