The End of Roe v Wade Draws Protests in Dallas

Less than 12 hours from the official announcement that overturned 1973's landmark decision in Roe v Wade, abortion activists and supporters rallied across the street

June 26, 2022

Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022. Mike Brooks

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Less than 12 hours from the official announcement that overturned 1973's landmark decision in Roe v Wade, abortion activists and supporters rallied across the street from the federal building in downtown Dallas. A noisy but orderly march through West Dallas followed.

All photos by Mike Brooks.

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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Activists protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in downtown Dallas on June 24, 2022.

Mike Brooks

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