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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Elvia Malagón

They had abortions years ago, see rollback of abortion access as a pivotal moment: ‘We have to help each other’

Catherine Walker (from left), Devetta and Amy had abortions years ago and talk about the impact of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe vs. Wade. (Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times)

More than four decades after having an abortion, Amy isn’t sure whether protesting will be enough to ensure others will one day again have the same choices she had at 19.

She knew the U.S. Supreme Court would likely overturn the historic Roe v. Wade decision that had legalized abortions years before she had her own. Still, on Friday, hours after the high court published its opinion, she was still wrapping her head around the new reality.

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