The March for Life was celebrated Friday in for the first time since the Supreme Court overturned the ruling Roe vs. Wade. Pro-life supporters and abortion opponents filled the streets of Washington. On this occasion, the protesters were not focused to much on the Supreme Court as the building across the street, the Capitol.
Today, we are marching forward into a #PostRoeAmerica! pic.twitter.com/SlZAbUB1Co
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 20, 2023
Thousands of pro-lifers recalled that President Joe Biden pledged to do everything in his power to restore abortion rights and insist that their fight continues despite the Supreme Court ruling granting greater protection to the unborn.
This year marks our most significant victory, but human rights abuse from abortion is far from over
The marchers sought to raise awareness about the Biden Administration's intentions to re-establish abortion as a right. The president himself lashed out in a statement against the Supreme Court's decision.
Seven months ago, a conservative majority on the Supreme Court overturned Roe. Never before has the Court taken away a right so fundamental to Americans. In doing so, it put the health and lives of women across this Nation at risk.
In any case, the demonstration was a festive and family-friendly environment.
.@MessengersMusic getting the crowd hyped for the March for Life this morning! pic.twitter.com/oEN2OHqytl
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 20, 2023
A symbolic date
The demonstration has been organized every year since 1974 by the March For Life organization. This year, it was held on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the legalization of abortion. This year, the atmosphere was different due to the Supreme Court's overturning of the ruling but focused on the government's attempts to re-establish abortion as a right.
The demonstrators called attention to the fact that each state has the power to decide whether or not to authorize voluntary protection of pregnancy. March for Life estimates that there are about 900,000 abortions each year in the United States and notes that it expects that number to drop to about 200,000 following the Supreme Court's ruling. In fact, the decline is already being seen in states such as Texas.
Check out the timelapse of the first March for Life in a #PostRoeAmerica! pic.twitter.com/SV0ZXLxq9b
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 20, 2023
Republican endorsement
Among those in attendance were Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and House Republican Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
Proud to stand with everyone who came to Washington, DC today to march for life!
Make no mistake: The new House Republican Majority is with you in this fight to protect innocent life. pic.twitter.com/VymbyjzAdw
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) January 20, 2023
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy released a statement in support of the march:
I want to welcome everyone who has come to our nation’s Capital today to celebrate a special gift from God: the right to life.
Last week, we passed legislation providing medical care for babies born alive during abortions. You now have a Congress that is standing up for life.
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) January 20, 2023
