Denver took to the Capitol and then to the streets to protest the leaked draft opinion, indicating the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade should it be finalized.
Crowds begin to gather in front of the Capitol on Tuesday evening.
Protestors angered by the leaked SCOTUS opinion quickly organized for Tuesday’s rally.
Members of the Parasol Patrol block out counter protestor’s signage.
A total of five counter protestors attended Tuesday’s rally.
State Senator Julia Gonzalez stands with various lawmakers on Capitol steps.
Women lawmakers spoke to the crowd in emotional speeches.
Attorney General Phil Wiesner speaks at Tuesday’s rally.
Signs reading “Abortion is Healthcare” are held during Tuesday’s rally.
Elected Officials warn of hard times to come in regards to civil liberties.
Nadine Bridges,
executive director of One Colorado speaks of the effects overturning Roe v. Wade could have on LGBTQ rights.
Protest signs read “bans off our bodies” and “abortion is healthcare”.
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains President Adrienne Mansanares speaks to abortion rights supporters gathered on the state Capitol steps in Denver.
Two young girls watch speeches given during Denver’s reproductive rights rally.
Speakers during Tuesday’s rally gave emotionally charged speeches about reproductive rights.
Over a thousand protestors gathered on Denver’s capitol on Tuesday.
Representative Leslie Harold addresses the crowd gathered at the Capitol.
Speakers warn of other civil liberties that can be taken away under new SCOTUS ruling.
Signs endorsing Micheal Bennet for Senate are held during Denver’s abortion rights rally.
More protests and demonstrations are expected throughout the weekend.
Ray has with OUT FRONT Magazine since February of 2020. He has written over 300 articles as OFM's Breaking News Reporter, and also serves as our Associate Editor. He is a recent graduate from MSU Denver and identifies as a trans man.
