The jury deliberated for nearly two days before issuing a verdict: guilty on all two counts, a felony conspiracy against rights and a FACE Act offense.

DCist spoke with residents about how the fall of Roe will impact the Black community in D.C. “What we need right now is unity.”

The fences went up after a draft of Dobbs v. Jackson was leaked.

“It is incredibly frustrating. … You can stand right outside and be yelled at and intimidated. And yet the Supreme Court, who made this decision, they have a huge buffer. They won’t let you on their steps.”

Local painters, poets, performance artists, and musicians are interpreting the current moment by any creative means necessary, be that through protest art or other forms of expression.

Governor Glenn Youngkin intends to introduce a 15-week abortion ban but right now abortion is still legal in the commonwealth.

Several hundred people gathered outside the nation’s highest court in D.C., many of whom were devastated after learning about the justices’ decision.

Abortions are expensive, more so if the pregnancy is not detected early. Some organizations, and pending legislation, aim to reduce these barriers.

The abortion access fund is part of a plan to make Montgomery County a haven for people in need of abortion, be they Marylanders or out-of-state residents.

As a part of a national day of action this Saturday, several groups are staging a “Bans Off DC” demonstration on the National Mall followed by a march to the Supreme Court.