Photos: Rallies in Tampa Bay area over Roe v. Wade developments at U.S. Supreme Court
A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court brief, first reported Monday evening by Politico, suggests the possibility of the justices overturning Roe vs. Wade. The news prompted rallies on both sides of the abortion issue.
Melissa Sharpsteen, 53, lifts her fists in solidarity with people attending a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade. “I’m pro-choice and I’m angry and I’m an attorney,” said Sharpsteen, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Rep. Michele Rayner leads the crowd in chants during a pro-abortion rally organized by Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Call Heath, 15, a student at St. Petersburg High School, attends a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade. “I value body autonomy,” Heath said of her reasons for attending, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A person holds a clothes hanger and another an American flag while attending a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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University of South Florida St. Petersburg students Olivia Smith (right) and Belle Jones, both 19, shout chants while attending a pro-abortion rally organized by Florida Rep. Michele Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Florida Rep. Michele Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Florida Rep. Michele Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Congressman Charlie Crist addresses the crowd during a pro-abortion rally organized by Florida Rep. Michele Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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People attend a pro-abortion rally and march organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally and march organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Rep. Michele Rayner welcomes Congressman Charlie Crist with a hug during a pro-abortion rally organized by Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Hailey Bynum, 21, of Tampa (left) and Heather Holmes, 24, of St. Petersburg attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Florida Rep. Michele Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progessive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Florida Rep. Michele Rayner and the Pinellas Democratic Progressive Caucus on the steps of the county courthouse downtown in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
People attend a pro-abortion rally organized by Party for Socialism and Liberalism Tampa Bay along Central Avenue, downtown, in the wake of a leaked draft of a majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court detailing the intent to strike down Roe v Wade, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Meghan Doherty, 47, from Dunedin, holds her “Keep Abortion Legal” sign while listening to speakers at a pro-choice reproductive rights rally at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
A supporter wearing at 1973 tee shirt holds a sign that says “We Will Not Go Back” during a pro-choice reproductive rights rally at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Faelyn Cowan, 20, from Tampa, holds her sign that says “Abortion Access Saves Lives” sign while cheering at a pro-choice reproductive rights rally at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Sarah Noles, 22, Erica Dunlap, 24, and Khaleel Hamed, 24, all from Clearwater, hold their Roe v. Wade pro-choice signs while listening to speakers at a pro-choice reproductive rights rally at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Bernice Lauredan, 30, from Tampa, with the Dream Defenders, addresses supporters at a pro-choice reproductive rights rally at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor addresses supporters at a pro-choice reproductive rights rally at the Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 E. Kennedy Boulevard, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Dave Behrle, 70, of Safety Harbor is seen outside the All Women's Health Center of Clearwater Tuesday, May 3, 2022. A U.S. Supreme Court brief draft was leaked Monday that suggests the Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case. CHRIS URSO | Times
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