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In a 5-3-1 decision, the court declared the 1972 Roe v. Wade
decision that granted women the right to choose unconstitutional
and put abortion laws in the hands of the states.
"This decision shows a branch of government that is so out of
touch with the country and any sense of human dignity" the WNBA
statement began. It went on to encourage Americans to vote.
"We must recognize that when we cast a ballot it is to elect
officials and to connect the dots to policies and legislation
that align with our values."
Reaction condemning the court's decision was swift through the
world of sports, with both female and male athletes taking to
social media to voice their opinions.
"So what about the people who aren't ready/qualified to be
parents???...what kind of world is going to be waiting for some
of these kids," Denver Nuggets guard Austin Rivers posted to
Twitter. "Smh sad day. Is America going backwards??"
Tennis great Billie Jean King also spoke up.
"The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, which for nearly
50 years has protected the right to abortion," she tweeted.
"This decision will not end abortion. What it will end is safe
and legal access to this vital medical procedure. It is a sad
day in the United States."
About half the states are poised to implement laws banning
abortions. While California is not one of them, the Los Angeles
Sparks also issued a statement opposed to the move.
"This ruling strips women of their fundamental right to have
autonomy over their own bodies," the team tweeted. "As we have
for over 25 years, the Los Angeles Sparks organization will
continue to fight and advocate for women's freedoms, health
equity, and social justice."
--Field Level Media
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