March For Life returns to Washington for first time since the end of Roe
January 19, 2023 | Florida
Americans who oppose abortion will gather in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the March for Life.
For 50 years, the march has taken place on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortions nationwide.
The decision was overturned last year, but those who oppose abortion still plan to march.
A NEW PURPOSE
Mark Herrington, an opponent of abortion and an activist with Created Equal, says his group is still energized.
“Roe may be overturned, but it’s just different now,” he said.
Herrington will be among the thousands marching on Friday. He believes the Supreme Court didn’t end the debate on abortion when it overturned Roe. Instead, he says the conversation has just evolved. This year’s march won’t go to the Supreme Court like previous years. Instead, it will head to the Capitol, where lawmakers on both sides have debated the issue.
Democrats want abortion protections enshrined into federal law, while conservatives want to advance new restrictions…. (Excerpt from NBC 5 West Palm Beach)
