Similar events calling for abortion rights were held across the nation on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Madi Hall, 20, holds up a sign reading,"my mother almost died without one," during a rally for the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision outside the federal courthouse on Sunday. SAN ANTONIO — Jules Vaquera parked across from the federal courthouse at 214 W.
Nueva St. to join an abortion rights rally sponsored by Mujeres Marchrán Coalition on Sunday. Her car windows displayed handwritten messages that reflected her support of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on a Texas Day of Action. “I have had an abortion. I am not ashamed,” Vaquera, 41, had written in bright colors on a side window. The words, “Abortion access for all,” filled the back window. Vaquera said she was 17 when she became pregnant. She said it was a time when she didn’t have many resources but she had a choice.At 2 p.m., more than 200 people had gathered outside of the courthouse. San Antonio’s rally and march was one of many similar events held across the nation calling for abortion rights on the anniversary of Roe. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the law that allowed women access to abortions.Hundreds attend the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision outside the federal courthouse on Sunday. Several organizations endorsed the Sunday event including Part for Socialism and Liberation, ACT4SA and Planned Parenthood South. Rosa “Rosie” Torres, one of three presenters, said their performance was a response and reaction to the dissent opinion letter from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She said they were using her text, her voice and message to react with what they want the court to hear. “I think it’s intrusive that they are making these laws that have no point other than trying to control women and our health care,” Torres said. “It’s really disturbing that in this time, when there are deeper problems in our society, that they would manage to take away our right as humans, but as women procreators. People need to research. Once these laws go into effect, it could be another 50 years before they’re overturned in our favor.” The march was scheduled to proceed from the courthouse along Santa Rosa and back to the starting point. The crowd would have to pass Jack M. Finger, 70, who held a sign that read, “Roe No More! Babies Will Live!” Finger said the Supreme Court made the right decision by overturning the law.
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