Shortly after the Supreme Court ruled on June 24 to detach Roe v. Wade from its authority, Pre. Joe Biden sought to calm the nation, expecting protets over the controversial decison .
He began by sharing his personal reaction to the announcement saying, "It stuns me that doctors will be criminalized for performing their duty of care. The court is literally taking America back 150 years. ... It's a sad day in America.'
The 'devout Catholic' had shied away from addressing abortion as president but supported a constitutional amendment to overturn the landmark abortion law as a senator. Yetbhebsad Fridayvaftervyearsvofbstudyingvthe 'I Roe v. Wade was the right decision.' Biden's position is a contradiction to fundamental Catholic beliefs. Apparently his views on abortion have evolved.
He placed the hope for change in the hands of voters, telling them to make their voices heard at the polls to codify a woman's right the choose. "I will do everything in my power to fight that un-American act, ' adding this is not the final word.
At the end of the speech Biden called for all protests to be peaceful, saying that violence and intimidation are not free speech.
A group called Janes Revenge has been linked to attacks at some prolife activities around the country. Janes Revenge was formed following the leak ofnthr Suprem Court's draft decision on
In anticipation of the decision crowds were gathered outside of the U.S. Supreme Court. Activism along with voting seems to be the inky defense to give women sole authority over their bodies withiutbthe threat of government interference.