Speaking Up Against The Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Roe

After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion on June 24 thousands of people came out to candlelight vigils in San Diego, Riverside, Palm Springs, and Imperial Valley. In this time of anger, sadness, frustration, and heartbreak we each process and grieve in our own way. But we all know one thing is true: This won’t stop us. We are the majority and we aren’t going anywhere.

Here are some photos from the events:

Check out these articles featuring leaders and staff from Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest speaking out against this unjust U.S. Supreme Court decision:

The collaboration between Planned Parenthood Arizona and Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest to expand abortion access in California for Arizona residents was featured in this article from the Los Angeles Times.

A detailed look at the influx of abortion patients into our health centers in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties was captured in this article from the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The increase of abortion care at our affiliate was highlighted by KESQ, a television news station in Coachella Valley, in a video featuring our Chief Medical Officer Antoinette Marengo, MD.

Here is a national article from NPR: Head of Planned Parenthood on what's next in the fight for abortion rights

An article in the Imperial Valley Press covered the U.S. Supreme Court case and its devastating effect in many states on abortion care.