Roe v. Wade protests and celebrations: Where people are gathering in New Jersey
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the famous 1973 court decision that gave Americans a constitutional right to abortion. The 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health released Friday ends five decades of federal reproductive rights and leaves the states to decide whether they would make or keep abortion legal.
Protests and celebrations began erupting almost immediately. Protestors were outside the steps of the Supreme Court building and rallies were planned for major cities and small towns alike.
By noon in Morristown, a small anti-abortion rally celebrated the decision. Rallies opposing the decision were held throughout New Jersey Friday night and thousands turned out in New York City.
Here's a list of gatherings, both celebrating and condemning the decision planned for this weekend.
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Trenton: Rally for life and justice
When: June 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Statehouse Annex, 145 W. State St., Trenton.
Website: https://njrtl.org/join-us-at-the-rally-for-life-justice/
Organizers calling it an historic event to celebrate a new era of justice that advances equal rights for babies in the womb.
Wayne: Bans Off Our Bodies
When: June 25, Noon
Where: Wayne Municipal Parking Lot, 461 Valley Road, Wayne
Website: https://act.wewontgoback.com/event/bans-off-our-bodies-events/4456?source=map&akid=
Show support for reproductive rights and opposition to the Supreme Court's rollback of human rights.
Newark: Bans Off Our Bodies
When: June 25, 4 p.m.
Where: Outside Newark City Hall, 920 Broad St., Newark
Website: https://act.wewontgoback.com/event/bans-off-our-bodies-events/4516?source=map&akid=
A protest in solidarity of the millions that have lost their access to safe abortion care and against the Supreme Court ruling
Camden: We Won't Go Back
When: June 25, 5 p.m.
Where: Cooper's Poynt Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave., Camden
Website: https://act.wewontgoback.com/event/bans-off-our-bodies-events/4517?source=map&akid=
Organizers are holding a peaceful protest at Cooper's Poynt Park in response to the decision made to overturned Roe V Wade. Wear pink or anything pink .
Dover: Abortion is Healthcare
When: June 25, 6 p.m.
Where: Crescent Field, 120 1st St, Dover
Contact: (862) 244-5873
Dover residents are planning this protest and ask participants to gather at the park to fight for reproductive justice and healthcare access.
Fair Lawn: We Won't Go Back
When: June 26, Noon
Where: 8-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn
Website: https://act.wewontgoback.com/event/bans-off-our-bodies-events/4503?source=map&akid=
Make some signs, bring yourself water and maybe a snack, let's protest this ugly decision of the Supreme Court. Everyone deserves access to reproductive rights and healthcare. Trans-friendly.
Jersey City: Our Body. Our Choice
When: June 26, 4 p.m.
Where: Jersey City Hall Annex, 1 Jackson Square., Jersey City
Assemblywoman Angela McKnight and member of the Jersey City council will be in attendance.
Tom's River: We Won't Go Back
When: June 26, 5 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 33 Washington St., Toms River
Website: https://act.wewontgoback.com/event/bans-off-our-bodies-events/4674?source=ppfa&akid=
Hoboken: We Won't Go Back
When: June 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Hoboken City Clerk’s Office, 94 Washington St., Hoboken
Website: https://act.wewontgoback.com/event/bans-off-our-bodies-events/4489?source=map&akid=
Meet at Hoboken City Clerk’s office and march down Washington Street.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Roe v. Wade protests near me: Events in NJ this weekend
