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Roe v. Wade, overturned: Scenes of despair and joy after a historic decision

Texans on both sides of the abortion debate marched, rallied and chanted after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

By Texas Tribune Photo Team
Abortion rights demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision, in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2022.
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Hundreds of protestors gathered around the Federal Courthouse in San Antonio in favor of abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. The protest was organized by the Mujeres Marcharán Coalition.
Protesters marched from the federal courthouse to the state Capitol in opposition of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Austin on June 24, 2022.
Protesters chant on Congress Ave. in front of the Texas State Capitol building at a pro-choice rally Friday, June 24, 2022 in Austin, TX. The Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade Friday leading to national protests in response from pro abortion advocates. The announcement of the overturning would trigger an immediate ban on abortions in several states, including Texas. Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune
Protesters gather in downtown Austin at a pro-choice rally on June 24, 2022. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to national protests in response from pro-choice advocates. The announcement of the overturning would trigger an immediate ban on abortions in several states, including Texas.
Protesters march toward the state capitol building at a pro-choice rally Friday, June 24, 2022 in Austin, TX. The Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade Friday leading to national protests in response from pro abortion advocates. The announcement of the overturning would trigger an immediate ban on abortions in several states, including Texas. Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune
Addison Kardos, 15, walks with thousands of people in a pro-abortion protest after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in San Antonio on June 24, 2022.
A man carries his daughter during a pro-abortion protest outside the Federal Courthouse in San Antonio on June 24, 2022.
Brock Acres, the board president of Houston Coalition for Life, speaks at a rally in support of the Supreme Court’s decision in front of Planned Parenthood’s offices Friday, June 24, 2022, in Houston. (Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)
Vienne Crook holds a sign supporting the Supreme Court’s design to overturn Roe v. Wade at a rally in support of the court’s decision in front of Planned Parenthood’s offices Friday, June 24, 2022, in Houston. (Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)
Bikers ride past the Whole Woman’s Health abortion clinic in McAllen on June 24, 2022. The clinic was the only one providing abortions in the Rio Grande Valley. South Texans for Reproductive Justice and Planned Parenthood South Texas organized the event hours after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade. The landmark decision ultimately ended abortion rights at the federal level.
From left: Vienne Crook, Tara Beulah and Xavier Heim listen as Pastor Laurence White reads a prayer at a rally in support of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in front of Planned Parenthood’s offices in Houston on June 24, 2022.
Demonstrators gather in front of the Federal Courthouse to listen to speakers during a protest hours after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Houston, Texas.
A demonstrator speaks passionately to protestors gathered in front of the Federal Courthouse following the Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Houston, Texas.
A cross lays on the ground next to a tree dressed in rosaries outside of the Southwestern Women’s Surgery Clinic in Dallas, TX on June 24, 2022.
Demonstrators march against the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which virtually bans abortion in the state of Texas, on June 24, 2022.
Demonstrators march against the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which virtually bans abortion in the state of Texas, on June 24, 2022.
Attendees hold up their fists after a march against the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which virtually bans abortion in the state of Texas, on June 24, 2022.
A demonstrator flips off counter protestors before a march against the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which virtually bans abortion in the state of Texas, on June 24, 2022.
People place flowers on a makeshift memorial at a protest in support of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in front of Planned Parenthood’s offices Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Houston.
Lily Kate Cole speaks at a protest in support of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in front of Planned Parenthood’s offices Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Houston. (Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)
Activists make signs in preparation for an abortion rights rally with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Beto O’Rourke in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.
Police form a line to prevent protestors from walking down 3rd street at a rally for abortion rights in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.
Abortion rights activists march through East Austin following a rally in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.
A pro-life activists and an abortion rights activist argue at a rally for abortion rights in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.
Attendees hold signs at a rally for abortion rights in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.
Abortion rights activists march through East Austin following a rally in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.
An abortion rights activist holds a sign at a rally for abortion rights in East Austin on Jun. 26, 2022.

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