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Signs of Protest in Madison

Posted on June 27, 2022   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Hayley Sperling

Hayley Sperling

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling protecting abortion rights, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in protest.

The rally was organized by Madison's Socialist Feminist Collective and featured speakers from Freedom Action Now, local politicians, and civil rights activists.

Here's a look at scenes from Friday's protest.

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