An estimated 1,000 people rallied in Seattle on Saturday.
“I had an abortion from an abusive boyfriend when I was in my 20s,” said Christy Novasio of Federal Way. “And you know it would have been a real terrible outcome for me if I hadn’t been able to do that.”
It was a call to action on a day of protest around the country. Protests were spurred by a leaked draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court strongly suggesting that a majority is prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade and bring an end to abortion rights.“This is a culmination of Republicans’ decades-long effort to take away women’s freedoms,” said DelBene. “And it breaks my heart that my daughter, so many young women out here, could have less rights than I did at your age.
There were some reports that there were some scuffles during the march. But the KIRO 7 crew did not see them, and Seattle police did not post any information. But it is a reminder of the strong emotions on both sides of this issue.