The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has ignited fiery debates nationwide, with women in California telling CGTN Stringers: 'Our bodies aren’t political battlegrounds.' 🌸 The ruling ends nearly 50 years of federal abortion protections, leaving states to set their own laws—a move one 24-year-old called 'a dystopian step backward, like something out of The Handmaid’s Tale.' 📜⚖️
Voices from the Streets
'This isn’t just about abortion—it’s about autonomy,' said Maya, a student in Los Angeles. Others highlighted economic fears: 'Banning abortion won’t stop it. It’ll just punish low-income folks,' argued a nurse from San Francisco. 💼🚨 Meanwhile, some residents supported the ruling, citing moral or religious beliefs. ⛪
What’s Next?
Legal experts warn of a patchwork of state laws creating 'healthcare deserts.' California lawmakers have pledged to expand abortion access, but activists say the fight is now hyper-local—and global. 🌍✊ 'This decision echoes beyond the U.S.,' said a human rights advocate. 'It impacts how the world views gender equality.'
