1977: Pro-Choice March
Abortion law became a pervasive topic in the
late 1970s, as numerous battles unfolded in U.S. courtrooms and legislative
halls. On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in the country’s landmark
Roe v. Wade case. It was ruled unconstitutional for a state to restrict access
to abortion. In 1976, Congress passed the Hyde Amendment, which prevented
federal funding from being used for abortions except in cases of rape, incest,
or when the woman’s life is in danger. Following those two key moments, the
debate played out in the streets. In this photo by Peter Keegan, women can be
seen demonstrating at a pro-choice rally in New York.
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