Medical professionals were joined by protesters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022, the day that Tennessee's abortion trigger law went into effect.
Medical professionals were joined by protesters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022, the day that Tennessee's abortion trigger ban went into effect.
A pro-choice protester argues with YouTuber Bodittle (far right) who attended the demonstration with a camera man and heckled speakers throughout the event. Police stood by and sometimes intervened while an armed person (far left) stood by on the side of the pro-choice group.
Medical professionals were joined by protesters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022, the day that Tennessee's abortion trigger law went into effect.
Dr. Amy Gordon Bono addresses protesters and reporters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022.
Photo: Matt Masters
Dr. Mary Jane Brown addresses protesters and reporters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022.
Photo: Matt Masters
Medical professionals were joined by protesters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022, the day that Tennessee's abortion trigger law went into effect.
Photo: Hamilton Matt Masters
Dr. Laura Andreson addresses protesters and reporters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022.
Photo: Matt Masters
Medical professionals were joined by protesters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022, the day that Tennessee's abortion trigger ban went into effect.
Photo: Matt Masters
A pro-choice protester argues with YouTuber Bodittle (far right) who attended the demonstration with a camera man and heckled speakers throughout the event. Police stood by and sometimes intervened while an armed person (far left) stood by on the side of the pro-choice group.
Photo: Matt Masters
Medical professionals were joined by protesters outside of the Justice A. A. Birch Building on Aug. 25, 2022, the day that Tennessee's abortion trigger law went into effect.
A group of physicians say they want the decision of whether to terminate a pregnancy to be between them and their patients.
With Tennessee’s abortion ban going into effect Thursday, the procedure is banned for any reason and at any stage of pregnancy. Also on Thursday, medical providers from a coalition called Protect My Care gathered at the Justice A.A. Birch Building in Nashville to describe the law’s ramifications for physicians.