Photo Gallery: Abortion Rights Protesters March At Tarrant County Courthouse

Arlington TX

18 May, 2022

11:21 AM

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By Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report May 17, 2022 Fort Worth resident Melanie Quinn, 28, co-organized a march for women's reproductive rights May 14 at the Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 E. Weatherford St. "I've known so many people that are absolutely terrified of even the thought of getting pregnant — those who actively want children included — just because of everything going on," Quinn said. Quinn and co-organizer Ozzy Rose, 28, gathered on the steps of the courthouse with hundreds surrounding them in support holding signs that read, "Keep your laws off my body" and "No more wire hangers." On the east corner of the courthouse lawn, counter-protesters held signs that read, "Every child murdered by abortion is your neighbor" and "Where will you spend eternity?" A number of police officers walled the counter-protesters off from the crowd. To read the full article, click here. Fort Worth Report is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that produces factual, in-depth journalism about city and county government, schools, healthcare, business, and arts and culture in Tarrant County. Always free to read; subscribe to newsletters, read coverage or support our newsroom at fortworthreport.org.