The Supreme Court's decision to remove federal abortion protections has led to calls for President Biden to open abortion clinics on federal land.
The crowd of people in New York's Union Square were told to be relentless in restoring and guaranteeing their rights. When she was raped in her 20s, she was grateful that abortion would have been an option for her, and pushed for federal action to preserve access to reproductive healthcare.
—Jenna Amatulli (@ohheyjenna) June 25, 2022
One of the things that we know, too, is that there are actions at President Biden's disposal that he can mobilize. Right now, abortion clinics are open on federal lands in red states. It's right now.
The Supreme Court voted to roll back federal abortion protections on Friday. The decision, which was leaked in May, sent a shock throughout the country, sparking widespread protests and wide-ranging reactions from business and political leaders.
In 13 states, abortion access will be limited in the event that abortion is legalized.
Republican senators were accused of being misled by Supreme Court nominees about their stance on abortion rights in order to get confirmation votes.
—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 24, 2022
There should be consequences for misleading members of the US Senate in order to get a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land. Theirlegacy is also their undoing.
Representatives didn't reply to Insider's request for comment.