After the news broke Friday morning, many began to use their platforms to share their thoughts.
Michelle Obama, Hailey Bieber and Bette Midler.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Hailey Bieberreposted to Instagram a news story fromComplexwith the caption “wow…I’m speechless. What an extreme loss and disappointment. This is really really scary.”
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Tracee Ellis Rossreposted the author’s tweet along with a series of other posts in response to the decision.
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Jonathan Van Nessshared a series of Tweets concluding with a statement calling the decision “heartbreaking.”
“This is Trump & the GOP. Forcing pregnancy on people,” theQueer Eyestarwrote.
Bette Midlerjumped onTwitteras well to say, “GET READY, GAYS. YOU’RE NEXT,” referencing a prediction that the Supreme Court will now lookto overturnLawrence v. TexasandObergefell v.Hodge— the rulings that currently protect the right to a same-sex relationship and the right to same-sex marriage.
Monica Lewinsky shared a simple “f— you” toeach of the justiceswho voted to overturn the law.
BothMichelleandBarack Obamaalso shared statements on the decision, with Michelle sharing that she is also “heartbroken.”
“I am heartbroken that we may now be destined to learn the painful lessons of a time beforeRoewas made law of the land — a time when women risked losing their lives getting illegal abortions,” she wrote in part of a lengthy statement posted both toTwitter,FacebookandInstagram.
She continued, “When we don’t understand our history, we are doomed to repeat its mistakes.”
The former first lady then shared links to bothPlanned ParenthoodandThe United State of Women Reproductive Justice Hubfor those wanting to take action.
Taylor Swiftreposted Michelle Obama’s statement, adding that she is “absolutely terrified.”
Barack Obamaalso echoed his wife’s sentiment in his ownstatementposted to the social media platforms.
“Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues —attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans,” the former president of the United States wrote while also sharing resources.
Hillary Clintonalso shared herreactionto the news online as a long-time supporter for the pro-choice movement.
“Most Americans believe the decision to have a child is one of the most sacred decisions there is, and that such decisions should remain between patients and their doctors,” she wrote. “Today’s Supreme Court opinion will live in infamy as a step backward for women’s rights and human rights.”
Seth MacFarlanetweeted a response as well, calling it “dystopian sci-fi” before saying “how much farther this will go depends on American voters.”
Maria Shriver, the former first lady of California, shared a series of tweets explaining her feelings on the decision.
“This decision rocks my world,” shewrotein one message. “This decision is devastating. It makes me feel like we women are unprotected in every way. This court has just lit a fire, started a revolution.”
In a subsequent tweet, Shriverwrote, “As heartbroken as I am, as pissed off as I am, I refuse to be silent. I refuse to give up. Women across this country are going to rise up like you’ve never seen. If you thought we were a lot before, just wait.”
Former PresidentDonald Trump, who appointed three of the Supreme Court justicesresponsible for today’s decision, reacted to the announcement in an interview withFox News.
“This is following the Constitution, and giving rights back when they should have been given long ago,” Trump told the outlet.
When asked if he feels like he played a role in the reversal, Trump said “God made the decision.”
Busy Philippsspoke out against the decision onTwittercalling it a “sham.”
“It doesn’t end here,” the actress wrote. “F— this sham. F— these people. If you’re a single issue voter and your issue is your taxes, f—- you too. This Supreme Court is on you.”
Music producer and songwriter,Finneasshared that he didn’t quite have the words.
“I don’t even know what to say other than absolutely f— this,” he wrote onTwitter.
Khloé,KimandKourtney Kardashianall reposted posts to their Instagram stories about the reversal.
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Khloé’s series of shares included a post from Planned Parenthood sharing resources for people to find out information about abortion in their area.
Kourtneyreposteda sign that illustrated the idea that women’s reproductive rights are more controlled than guns in the United States. “This is America,” the sign read.
Kim also shared a series of posts to her Story including one slide featuring a short message that reads, “In America, guns have more rights than women.”
Jameela Jamilshared her reaction on Instagram in two separate posts outlining her thoughts.
“The past 6 years has been terrifying and somehow keeps getting worse. These f—— evil bastards know that this never ends abortion, it only ends safe abortion,” the actress wrote ina caption.
In afollow-up post, Jamil posed the question of “who is gonna pay for all these unwanted babies?”
“Who is giving out free healthcare to people forced to follow through pregnancies?,” she continued.
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Sophie Turnerposted a video to herInstagramstory Friday sharing her thoughts on what this decision means for women.
“Overturning Roe v. Wade is setting us back 50 years, this isn’t going to save any lives. It’s going to kill and endanger millions of women who are going to end up getting backstreet abortions, dangerous back street abortions, and end up dying from it,” the actress said.
She continued, “And if this was actually about saving lives, if anyone cared about saving lives, then after any of the mass shootings that have happened here in the United States we would have gun control. It’s not about saving lives, it’s about controlling a woman’s body and controlling a woman’s right to choose and it’s absolutely f—— disgusting.”
source: people.com
