‘Rally for Reproductive Freedom’ underway at the state Capitol #utpol #utleg Group of people gathered outside the Utah Capitol on July 4,
“We stand in solidarity with all AFAB individuals, and recognize that our country has never truly ensured the rights that they deserve,” organizers Pro Choice People of Utah said Person holds up a sign displaying the message: “My reprodu
Attendees are carrying signs emblazoned with messages like, Red, white and trash,” “Land of the free, my ass,” and Abortion is Liberty” Sign: “Abortion is liberty.”Sign: “Give us freedom to choose!”Sign: “Keep God out of my girlfriend’s pussy!”Sign: “Free country my ass!”
Planned Parenthood provided her with a life-saving abortion, speaker Gabby, a SA survivor, told the crowd
Following the speeches, organizers invited those present to add pictures of loved ones who might be affected by SCOTUS’ decision to a makeshift altar Altar showing pictures of those potentially affected by SCOT
The crowd, around 2,000 strong, then proceeded to march down State Street, as chants of “My body, my choice!” filled the air
Crowd making its way up toward the Capitol. Today’s rally/vigil is the latest to hit SLC in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

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