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Thousands Protest Against Alabama's Abortion Law in The US

Published May 21st, 2019 - 06:13 GMT

Last week, Alabama approved a strict abortion law, which is likely to make abortion illegal in virtually all cases, including cases of rape and incest.

Thousands of people gathered around the southern US state of Alabama, Sunday, to reject one the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in years.

Over 50 organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and NARAL Pro-Choice America, are likely to take part in several other rallies across the country.

 

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Pro-Choice protesters march through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, during the March For Reproductive Freedom on May 19, 2019. Seth HERALD / AFP

Pro-Choice protesters march through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, during the March For Reproductive Freedom on May 19, 2019. Seth HERALD / AFP

The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP

The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP

Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP

The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP

Cristina Castor (L) and Julian Kersh pose for a portrait in Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2019 during the March for Reproductive Freedom. "If this goes all the way and flips Roe v Wade at that point it just seems like where is this going to stop," Kersh said. Seth HERALD / AFP

Cristina Castor (L) and Julian Kersh pose for a portrait in Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2019 during the March for Reproductive Freedom. "If this goes all the way and flips Roe v Wade at that point it just seems like where is this going to stop," Kersh said. Seth HERALD / AFP

Protestors participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

Protestors participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

Pro-Choice protesters march through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, during the March For Reproductive Freedom on May 19, 2019. Seth HERALD / AFP
The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP
Cristina Castor (L) and Julian Kersh pose for a portrait in Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2019 during the March for Reproductive Freedom. "If this goes all the way and flips Roe v Wade at that point it just seems like where is this going to stop," Kersh said. Seth HERALD / AFP
Protestors participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Pro-Choice protesters march through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, during the March For Reproductive Freedom on May 19, 2019. Seth HERALD / AFP
Pro-Choice protesters march through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, during the March For Reproductive Freedom on May 19, 2019. Seth HERALD / AFP
The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP
The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP
The state of Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban on May 14, 2019, one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades. Seth HERALD / AFP
Cristina Castor (L) and Julian Kersh pose for a portrait in Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2019 during the March for Reproductive Freedom. "If this goes all the way and flips Roe v Wade at that point it just seems like where is this going to stop," Kersh said. Seth HERALD / AFP
Cristina Castor (L) and Julian Kersh pose for a portrait in Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2019 during the March for Reproductive Freedom. "If this goes all the way and flips Roe v Wade at that point it just seems like where is this going to stop," Kersh said. Seth HERALD / AFP
Protestors participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
Protestors participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Protestors prepare to participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions on May 19, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP
Demonstrators gathered to protest HB 314, a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature last week making almost all abortion procedures illegal. Julie Bennett/Getty Images/AFP

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