Reproductive Rights: We’re Not Backing Down
On June 24, 2022 people gathered in front of the Supreme Court to protest the decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. The anger was palpable as we protested our right to abortion being taken away. As a woman it was cathartic to join the collective scream in solidarity and rage. The Bans Off Our Bodies protest was organized by national and local organizations. This collection of photos are from the day the draft decision was leaked and the day of the official decision. These photos were featured on the Social Documentary Photography Network website.
Protestor "Peachy" energized the crowd in front of the Supreme Court with her calls for justice. Here she paused for a moment between leading chants.
The Supreme Court the day the draft decision to overturn Roe was leaked.
Savannah Staubs in front of the Supreme Court with a sign that reads ‘Abortion saves lives.’ Banning abortion has been shown to increase the risk of pregnancy related deaths.
A woman shares her moving personal story of abortion at the Bans Off Our Bodies rally. Her friend leans against her for moral support.
Peachy led chants that became a communal scream in front of the court.
We all love someone who has had an abortion.
Bans off our bodies.
We dissent.
Our daughters deserve choices.
Our future, our fight, our bodies.