Abortion Rights

13 photos · 2022–2026

13 photographs tagged Abortion Rights, 2022–2026.

Abortion Care posters seen in Minneapolis — Wheat pasted posters that read "In Minnesota, abortion care isn't hard to find". seen in South Minneapolis.

Crowd marches with handmade signs during an abortion rights protest in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Crowds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The 6-3 ruling returned regulation of abortion to individual states, and Minnesota's constitution continued to protect abortion access under a 1995 state supreme court decision, Doe v. Gomez. Marchers carried hand-lettered signs referencing bodily autonomy and reproductive rights as they moved through the city in the hours following the announcement.

Protesters hold hand-lettered signs during an abortion rights march in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The march drew students, including participants from the University of Minnesota, along with residents from across the Twin Cities. Hand-lettered signs carried by demonstrators addressed abortion access and bodily autonomy. Minneapolis has hosted large-scale public marches in its downtown core in response to major national court rulings and political events.

Crowd marches through downtown Minneapolis holding signs protesting the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. — Demonstrators gathered in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the 1973 precedent set by Roe v. Wade. The decision returned regulation of abortion access to individual states, prompting immediate marches in cities across the country. Minneapolis, home to a large student population tied to the University of Minnesota, saw crowds carrying hand-lettered signs referencing reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. Minnesota state law at the time continued to protect abortion access, a distinction organizers highlighted during the march.

Demonstrators carry banners and signs supporting abortion rights during a march through downtown Minneapolis. — Demonstrators marched through downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The decision returned regulatory authority over abortion to individual states. Minnesota's state constitution, as interpreted in the 1995 case Doe v. Gomez, continues to protect abortion access independent of federal precedent. Groups identifying with Students for a Democratic Society were among those present, carrying hand-painted banners through the city's downtown corridor.

Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis carrying banners for abortion rights after the 2022 Roe v. Wade ruling. — The march took place in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling returned regulation of abortion to individual states, prompting similar protests in cities across the country that same day.

Crowd marches through downtown Minneapolis carrying signs protesting the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. — Demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The 1973 ruling had established a constitutional right to abortion, and its reversal in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization returned abortion regulation to individual states. Minnesota law continued to protect abortion access after the decision, making the state a for activists from surrounding areas with new restrictions.

Crowd marches with handmade signs on University Avenue in Minneapolis during a 2022 abortion rights protest. — Demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had established a constitutional right to abortion. The march moved along University Avenue, a corridor that runs through the University of Minnesota campus and connects downtown Minneapolis to Saint Paul. Marchers carried handmade signs referencing the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and reproductive rights, a common feature of rallies organized in cities nationwide that same week. Similar demonstrations took place in dozens of U.S. cities within hours of the ruling's release.

Protester holds a cardboard sign reading "Why Vote When You Can General Strike?" during an abortion rights march in downtown — The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, ending the constitutional right to abortion established in 1973. Crowds gathered in downtown Minneapolis that day as part of nationwide demonstrations responding to the ruling. Minnesota law continued to protect abortion access after the decision, a status affirmed separately by the state's courts and legislature.

Protesters hold hand-lettered signs about abortion rights and gun control during a downtown Minneapolis demonstration. — Demonstrators gathered in downtown Minneapolis on June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The 1973 Roe decision had established a constitutional right to abortion, and its reversal returned regulation of the procedure to individual states. Minnesota law continued to protect abortion access after the ruling, a status affirmed by the state's Supreme Court in a separate 1995 case, Doe v. Gomez. Crowds carrying hand-lettered signs assembled near government buildings in the city's downtown core, a common gathering point for organized marches and rallies in the Twin Cities.

Roe V Wade Protest Sign in Minneapolis — Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Abortion rights protest at Federal Courthouse in Minneapolis May 2022 — Protesters gathered outside the United States Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis on May 14, 2022, to advocate for abortion rights. This event occurred in the context of widespread national protests following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that indicated the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Pro Women Pro Choice protest sign in Minneapolis — Protesters gathered outside the United States Courthouse in Minneapolis to advocate for abortion rights. The courthouse, named after Judge Diana E. Murphy, serves as a federal judicial building in the city's downtown area. This protest reflects ongoing national discussions and legal challenges surrounding reproductive rights, particularly in the context of Supreme Court decisions and state-level legislation.

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