How Leftists Are Reacting to Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Bernadette Hassan and Evalyn Homoelle

2 years ago

Democrat lawmakers and liberal activists shared on Twitter their reactions to the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision Friday.

“Today’s Supreme Court opinion will live in infamy as a step backward for women’s rights and human rights,” wrote former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., tweeted, “People will die because of this decision. And we will never stop until abortion rights are restored in the United States of America.”

Here’s a sampling of how leftists reacted to the decision:

Most Americans believe the decision to have a child is one of the most sacred decisions there is, and that such decisions should remain between patients and their doctors.

Today’s Supreme Court opinion will live in infamy as a step backward for women's rights and human rights.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 24, 2022

Overturning Roe and outlawing abortions will never make them go away.

It only makes them more dangerous, especially for the poor + marginalized.

People will die because of this decision. And we will never stop until abortion rights are restored in the United States of America.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 24, 2022

Abortion care IS health care. It was so before this. And it will remain so after this.

We don’t care what a far-right extremist Supreme Court that is in a crisis of legitimacy says. Your racist, sexist, classist ruling won’t stop us from accessing the care we need.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) June 24, 2022

Today, the Republican-controlled Supreme Court has achieved the GOP’s dark and extreme goal of ripping away women’s right to make their own reproductive health decisions.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 24, 2022

The Supreme Court's vicious decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is one of the darkest moments in the history of this nation.

Make no mistake: While other states strip away the fundamental right to choose, New York will always be a safe haven for anyone seeking an abortion.
— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) June 24, 2022

Without the protections of Roe, radical Republican governors and legislators, including those in Tallahassee, will now have the power to outlaw abortion entirely, regardless of the circumstances.
— Congressman Charlie Crist (@RepCharlieCrist) June 24, 2022

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/9ALSbapHDY
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 24, 2022

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade, ending our constitutional right to abortion. We know you may be feeling a lot of things right now — hurt, anger, confusion. Whatever you feel is OK. We’re here with you — and we’ll never stop fighting for you.
— Planned Parenthood (@PPFA) June 24, 2022

The United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.

Today is a dark and heartbreaking day in our country’s history.
— Charles Booker (@Booker4KY) June 24, 2022

The Court's decision to overturn Roe endangers women everywhere, by taking away their right to make their own health care choices.

This court isn't conservative – it's partisan, with a socially backward agenda.

They can't be trusted to protect our rights, so the Congress must.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 24, 2022

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just reversed nearly 50 years of precedent and overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal constitutional right to abortion.

We won't deny what a horrible moment this is.

Half of the states are expected to ban abortion.
— ACLU (@ACLU) June 24, 2022

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade

It is unjust. It is wrong. And I’m going to fight it with everything I’ve got.

Send me to the U.S. Senate, and I’d *proudly* vote to codify Roe v. Wade into law.
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) June 24, 2022

I know it was expected, but I am still shook. When they say what they are planning to do, believe them. #SCOTUS
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) June 24, 2022

Most Americans believe the decision to have a child is one of the most sacred decisions there is, and that such decisions should remain between patients and their doctors.

Today’s Supreme Court opinion will live in infamy as a step backward for women's rights and human rights.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 24, 2022

Today is one of the darkest days our country has ever seen

American women are having their rights taken by 5 unelected Justices on the extremist MAGA court

These justices—appointed by Republicans and presiding without accountability—have stolen the fundamental right to abortion
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 24, 2022

Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022

For 50 years, Roe v. Wade safeguarded the right to choose for millions of women in Georgia + nationwide.

Today, the Supreme Court struck down abortion rights.

I am appalled. Enraged. Undaunted & ready to fight back.

Our freedom matters. Our rights matter. We will not be still. pic.twitter.com/cfC8QLrxcN
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) June 24, 2022

Let’s have a real moment of honest clarity.

Overturning Roe has nothing to do with conservatives loving babies or children.

Or pregnant mothers.

Or their safety. Or their health.

They don’t care even a little bit about ANY of those things.

It’s all about power & control.
— Shaun King (@shaunking) June 24, 2022

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