US: Activists to march in multiple locations Jan. 21-22 in support of abortion rights

Event

Abortion-rights activists, including members and supporters of Women's March, Planned Parenthood, and NARAL, plan to hold protests in multiple locations throughout the US Jan. 21-22. The actions are to protest the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that established a right to an abortion in the US.

The main protest is scheduled to occur at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, starting at 13:00 Jan. 22. However, Organizers have announced the following protest dates and times:

• Orlando, Florida: Orlando City Hall, 12:00 CST Jan. 21

• San Francisco, Calif.: Phil Burton Federal Courthouse, 11:30 PST Jan. 21

• Austin, Texas: Texas State Capitol, 12:00 CST Jan. 22

• Boston, Mass.: Massachusetts State House, 12:00 EST Jan. 22

• Dallas, Texas: JFK Memorial Plaza, 12:00 CST Jan. 22

• Denver, Colorado: Colorado State Capitol, 12:00 MST Jan. 22

• Miami, Florida: Miami-Dade County Courthouse, 14:00 EST Jan. 22

• New York, N.Y.: Washington Square Park, 12:00 EST Jan. 22

• Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona State Capitol, 13:00 MST Jan. 22

• Washington, DC: Freedom Plaza, 12:00 EST Jan. 22

For a complete list of protest times, locations and dates, click here.

Thousands are likely to participate in some demonstrations, especially in Madison, Wisconsin, and Washington, DC. Heightened security is likely near protest areas, especially government offices. Counter-protests are possible; clashes between protesters and counter-protesters or between police and demonstrators cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Heed instructions from authorities. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating near a protest area Jan. 21-22.