Amanda Conticello participates in the "We Dissent" protest on Sunday, June 26, in Stuart, Florida.
In pictures: Americans react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Amanda Conticello participates in the "We Dissent" protest on Sunday, June 26, in Stuart, Florida.
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Updated 1302 GMT (2102 HKT) June 28, 2022

On Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Earlier this year, a draft version of the decision was leaked, bringing abortion to the forefront of political discourse and kicking off a new wave of protests.

"Roe was egregiously wrong from the start," Justice Samuel Alito wrote in his majority opinion. "Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences. And far from bringing about a national settlement of the abortion issue, Roe and Casey have enflamed debate and deepened division."

The groundbreaking case granted women the right to have an abortion under the 14th Amendment in 1973. Abortion has been a contentious issue for decades since, with passionate debate and protest on both sides.

Photographer Sarah Silbiger was on the ground at the Supreme Court for CNN and shared what she saw.

"When the ruling was handed down, it was immediately clear what the verdict was. The anti-abortion demonstrators erupted in a chorus of screams. It was pandemonium," Silbiger said.

Abortion rights activists participate in an impromptu demonstration outside of the the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 27.
Abortion rights activists participate in an impromptu demonstration outside of the the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 27.
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An abortion rights activist participates in an impromptu demonstration outside of the the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 27.
An abortion rights activist participates in an impromptu demonstration outside of the the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 27.
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Anti-abortion protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 26.
Anti-abortion protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 26.
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Robin Gwak chants in front of the Supreme Court building on Saturday, June 25.
Robin Gwak chants in front of the Supreme Court building on Saturday, June 25.
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Two anti-abortion activists brought a large wooden cross for a prayer near the Supreme Court on Saturday in Washington, DC.
Two anti-abortion activists brought a large wooden cross for a prayer near the Supreme Court on Saturday in Washington, DC.
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Anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
Anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
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Protesters march around Los Angeles City Hall over the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Protesters march around Los Angeles City Hall over the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Supporters and opponents of abortion rights protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
Supporters and opponents of abortion rights protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
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Abortion rights activists pound on the doors of the Arizona State Senate late Friday, June 24. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/us/supreme-court-roe-v-wade-protests/index.html" target="_blank">Law enforcement used tear gas</a> to disperse the crowd.
Abortion rights activists pound on the doors of the Arizona State Senate late Friday, June 24. Law enforcement used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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Demonstrators gather at the Utah State Capitol on Friday.
Demonstrators gather at the Utah State Capitol on Friday.
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Anti-abortion protesters celebrate outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Friday.
Anti-abortion protesters celebrate outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Friday.
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An abortion rights activist protests outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
An abortion rights activist protests outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
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Abortion rights supporters gather for a demonstration outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
Abortion rights supporters gather for a demonstration outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
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From left, an abortion rights activist and an anti-abortion demonstrator argue outside of the Supreme Court.
From left, an abortion rights activist and an anti-abortion demonstrator argue outside of the Supreme Court.
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Socks that read "abortion is mean" are worn by an anti-abortion activist outside of the Supreme Court on Friday.
Socks that read "abortion is mean" are worn by an anti-abortion activist outside of the Supreme Court on Friday.
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Anti-abortion campaigners celebrate outside the Supreme Court.
Anti-abortion campaigners celebrate outside the Supreme Court.
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Journalists cover the Supreme Court decision on Friday in Washington, DC.
Journalists cover the Supreme Court decision on Friday in Washington, DC.
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Abortion rights advocates hug outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
Abortion rights advocates hug outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
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A demonstrator shouts anti-abortion slogans through a megaphone outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
A demonstrator shouts anti-abortion slogans through a megaphone outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
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Jill McElroy, center, and her 9-year-old daughter, Meriam. participate in an abortion rights demonstration outside the Supreme Court. "A lesson we have always taught our children is they are the bosses of their own bodies," McElroy told CNN photographer Sarah Silbiger. "The court's decision today goes against that, and as a family, we think that's wrong."
Jill McElroy, center, and her 9-year-old daughter, Meriam. participate in an abortion rights demonstration outside the Supreme Court. "A lesson we have always taught our children is they are the bosses of their own bodies," McElroy told CNN photographer Sarah Silbiger. "The court's decision today goes against that, and as a family, we think that's wrong."
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An anti-abortion demonstrator reacts to the ruling on Friday in Washington, DC.
An anti-abortion demonstrator reacts to the ruling on Friday in Washington, DC.
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Amanda Herring, left, poses for a portrait with the words "not yet a human" written on her pregnant belly during an abortion rights demonstration in front of the Supreme Court on Friday. Herring, who is Jewish, told CNN that her religion has helped shape her views on abortion. "Judaism says that life begins with the first breath, that is when the soul enters the body," she said.
Amanda Herring, left, poses for a portrait with the words "not yet a human" written on her pregnant belly during an abortion rights demonstration in front of the Supreme Court on Friday. Herring, who is Jewish, told CNN that her religion has helped shape her views on abortion. "Judaism says that life begins with the first breath, that is when the soul enters the body," she said.
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Anti-abortion activists demonstrate in Washington, DC, on Friday.
Anti-abortion activists demonstrate in Washington, DC, on Friday.
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A woman creates an abortion rights poster on Friday in Washington, DC.
A woman creates an abortion rights poster on Friday in Washington, DC.
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A tear rolls down the cheek of an abortion rights activist in Washington, DC, on Friday. Moments after the ruling was announced, the woman used a bullhorn to share her experience with sexual assault. She shared she would have taken her own life if she had become pregnant and not had access to reproductive health care.
A tear rolls down the cheek of an abortion rights activist in Washington, DC, on Friday. Moments after the ruling was announced, the woman used a bullhorn to share her experience with sexual assault. She shared she would have taken her own life if she had become pregnant and not had access to reproductive health care.
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Journalists photograph reactions outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
Journalists photograph reactions outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
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People gather in front of the Supreme Court after it overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
People gather in front of the Supreme Court after it overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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Anti-abortion demonstrators celebrate with champagne in front of the Supreme Court.
Anti-abortion demonstrators celebrate with champagne in front of the Supreme Court.
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Abortion rights protesters embrace outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
Abortion rights protesters embrace outside the Supreme Court on Friday.
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Noah Slayter, right, demonstrates with fellow anti-abortion activists in front of the Supreme Court on Friday. "I was here right when the decision was delivered," said Slayter. "I am ecstatic. I was walking on air earlier."
Noah Slayter, right, demonstrates with fellow anti-abortion activists in front of the Supreme Court on Friday. "I was here right when the decision was delivered," said Slayter. "I am ecstatic. I was walking on air earlier."
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"Our bodies our choices" is spray-painted on a temporary wall in Washington, DC, on Friday.
"Our bodies our choices" is spray-painted on a temporary wall in Washington, DC, on Friday.
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