CLEVELAND — Hundreds of people marched through Downtown Cleveland on July Fourth, continuing to protest the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Ohio's newly-enshrined six-week abortion ban.
The march, organized by Women’s March Cleveland, began at Madison Park at about 4 p.m.
An estimated 250 to 300 protesters marched through Public Square and continued to march through the streets of Downtown Cleveland, with more joining along the route.
News 5 photojournalist Bridgette Pacholka followed the group and shot videos of their march. WARNING: Videos may contain graphic written and verbal language. Viewer discretion is advised.
While the focus of the protest was abortion rights, at one point, the crowd began chanting in support of Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old man shot and killed by Akron Police last week.
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According to Women’s March Cleveland, the group Rise Up 4 Abortion took over leading the rally at 6 p.m.
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