On Friday, thousands of people gathered in subzero temperatures in Washington, D.C., for the 51st March for Life, walking from the Capitol to the Supreme Court holding colorful signs advocating against abortion and supporting unborn children.
Breitbart News' Matthew Purdy was on the scene and captured video of some of the most visible signs at the march. A prominent billboard mocked pro-abortion President Joe Biden's bizarre encounter with his children.
“Come on, Joe, you love kids too,” the sign said.
“Americans were born to be free, and we wish we could be born free,” said another.
March for Life 2024 | The pro-life movement is here to march with every woman and for every child. pic.twitter.com/uHvZPJzMwj
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 19, 2024
Other signs criticized abortion giant Planned Parenthood, saying things like “Planned Parenthood = racist, government-funded murder,” “Let God have a plan,” and “That's the way it is.” Stated. eggver” includes a cartoon depicting a screeching family planning activist.
Life is precious and worth protecting. pic.twitter.com/AxMEaVye4x
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 19, 2024
Pro-life is pro-woman and pro-kids. pic.twitter.com/GesYTXUVUd
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 19, 2024
Pro-life men >>> pic.twitter.com/FYPMdcHI0Q
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 19, 2024
“As a former fetus, I am against abortion.” “Four of my siblings were aborted. Choose life,” “Mom chose life,” and more signs It is written as follows.
Another sign read, “Republicans, we vote pro-life first.”
The event's theme was “For All Women, For All Children” and aimed to highlight the important work of more than 2,700 women. pregnancy resource center They provide pregnant women and mothers of newborns with essential supplies, often offering things like ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and even financial assistance for housing.
March for Life organizers reportedly expect 50,000 people to attend the rally and 100,000 people to march. according to Permit from the National Park Service.
“Right now, all mothers facing unplanned pregnancies are working with foster children, supporting adopting families, volunteering to support critical pregnancy resource centers in maternity facilities, and supporting new This is a critical time to extend a helping hand of compassion, and to speak truth and love,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told the crowd. “This is also a critical time to advance quality health care for both women and their unborn babies.”
In addition to Johnson, the event included Pro-Life Caucus co-chair Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, and Focus on the Family president and CEO. There were several notable speakers, including CEO Jim Daly. Please list a few.
first march for life Occurred In 1974, the year after the Supreme Court handed down its 1973 decision. Roe vs. Wade This decision created a constitutional “right” to abortion. In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned this decision. Dobbs The case was resolved and the abortion issue returned to the states. This year's March for Life is Dobbs A decision has been issued.
Continue Dobbs Currently, 14 states ban abortion during pregnancy, and two other similar laws are pending pending litigation. Two other states have laws that prohibit abortions during the period when a fetal heartbeat can be detected (around six weeks of pregnancy).
Katherine Hamilton is a political reporter for Breitbart News. You can follow her at @thekat_Hamilton.
