Students across New York City staging walkout in support of abortion rights
The walkout follows the leak earlier this month of a draft Supreme Court opinion suggesting the court will overturn Roe vs. Wade.
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The walkout follows the leak earlier this month of a draft Supreme Court opinion suggesting the court will overturn Roe vs. Wade.
The Bans Off Our Bodies March has also been organized in other major U.S. cities.
Organizers said the purpose is to show an overwhelming majority of Americans support reproductive rights, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The law goes into effect on July 1.
Hochul said it would be a mistake for women concerned about reproductive rights to elect a Republican governor.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is dedicating $35 million to support abortion access in the state.
After a draft opinion overturning Roe vs. Wade leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court, Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving to protect access to abortion rights in New York state.
Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to expand access to abortion in the state.
Letitia James announced a plan to send $50 million in state funds to abortion providers across New York.
New York is looking to expand access to abortion after reports the U.S. Supreme Court may be ready to overturn Roe. v. Wade, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been an outspoken supporter of the right to have an abortion, and as CBS2's John Dias explains, she is now taking action to expand access.
"Every person in this nation should have the freedom to control their own body and their own health care, and this fundamental right is implicit in our constitution, and that right should not be abridged and or denied," James said.
It comes as demonstrations continue across the country over the possible decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
They were held as Republicans offered support to the Supreme Court draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
As CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports, some of the demonstrations have come close to the homes of some Supreme Court justices.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Senate to pass an abortion rights bill.
Reports suggest the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority may be planning to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion is reigniting the conversation over abortion equity in this country.
Politico has reportedly obtained a draft opinion, which suggests a decision has been made to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
From Washington Square Park, to the Barclays Center, and to Foley Square, people of all ages gathered to make their point. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The draft published by Politico indicates it was circulated in February, and the justices could change their votes in the days or weeks before a decision is released.
Kathy Hochul made it clear Tuesday that she will adamantly uphold the rights of women to get abortions in New York.
Murphy says if the high court does overturn Roe vs. Wade, it will have no impact on New Jersey state law, or the right to reproductive freedom under that law.
NYC councilmembers lashed out against the Supreme Court in the first of many abortion rights rallies planned across New York City today. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Roberts put out a statement calling the leak of the unfinished decision a betrayal. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
