Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Several Republican-controlled states had already passed strict abortion bans in recent years. Some of these "trigger laws" are now going into effect, while some are being blocked, at least temporarily. In some states, older laws that became null and void because of Roe are now resurfacing. The most liberal states are seeking to add more protections.Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v.
Authorities in Renton, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, said the suspect spray-painted messages that included, "Abortions save lives" and "F!!! you" across the building. Nearly all the outside locks were jammed with a hardening substance, and four stained-glass windows were found shattered, according to police. The suspect also broke into the church, stealing money from four donation boxes. , smashing two doors, and assaulting an employee.
Rev. Eugene Jacques told the local newspaper that someone poured a gallon of red paint across the shrine overnight on June 26. The individual also planted a sign saying, "In Memory of Women Who Die From Lack of Legal Abortion." Police were called early on June 26 to St. John Neumann Catholic Community Church in the city of Reston after a call about smoldering mulch, FOX 5 DC reported. Fire crews determined that some sort of accelerant was used in the fire, although no apparent fire damage occurred.
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