Thousands Gather in Protest of Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Access

On Friday June 24^th the United States Supreme Court issued its final decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, ending our constitutional right to abortion. Within hours of the announcement, supporters gathered nationwide to protest the end of our right to control our bodies and our futures. Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties hosted six local rallies in Laguna Beach, Ontario, Fullerton, Irvine, Redlands, and Victorville for individuals to come together and express their outrage at this decision and also show the Supreme Court and politicians that we won’t back down.

More than 2,500 individuals from the community showed up across each location to express their outrage at this decision, and to rally in support for abortion access for all.

The Fight is Just Beginning

The road back to national abortion access is long, but we are prepared to continue this fight. It’s crucial to continue to show up and speak out at every opportunity to show our representatives and the Supreme Court that we’re still here, and will not rest until everyone has access to safe, legal abortion.  Here’s three actions you can do today to help.

1. Donate

Abortion is still legal in California, and our doors are always open to those seeking care regardless of their zip code, ability to pay, or immigration status. Help us continue to provide the care and resources that our communities have come to rely on and ensure that everyone has the access they need to control their life, their body, and their future. Give today at pposbc.org/give.

1. Advocate

Sign up to receive action alerts from our political arm, the Community Action Fund of Planned of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (CAF). You’ll receive information on upcoming volunteer opportunities, events, and ways to take action to make sure California remains a Reproductive Freedom state and elect champions at all levels of local government who support reproductive health care. Visit CommunityActionFund.org for more information and to sign up.

1. Share Your Story

Talking about and saying the word abortion is one of the best ways to fight the stigma surrounding abortion. Those who are willing can share their own abortion story or words of support at BansOffAbortion.org.