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Law enforcement officers in Phoenix, Arizona, quite outside the state Senate building, following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v, who ruled a groundbreaking dissolution. Used Tiagas to dissolve a group of protesters. Wade.
"Protesters threatened to break the front glass of Arizona Senator," Republican Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers said while members were voting on a series of bills. Because it was, I tweeted.
The situation escalated to a "hostage" situation as Senator was instructed not to leave the building, said Republican Arizona Senator Kelly Townsend.
Law enforcement agencies to disperse protesters Has been forced to deploy tear gas to outside the Arizona Capitol Museum after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case on June 24, 2022.(Arizona Senator Michel Ugentirita)
Townsend said Friday night, "Because the general public is trying to invade our security. He is currently held hostage in the Senate building. " "Smell of tear gas, one of the members' children is in the office sobbing in horror."
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
"I hope the J24 Commission will be established soon," she added. January 6, 2021 Commission investigating the riots of theUS Capitolon January 6, 2021.
Supreme Court on June 24, 2022 After making a decision to overturn the case against Wade, law enforcement agencies were forced to deploy Tiagas to disperse protesters outside the Arizona Capitol. (Representative Sarah Liguori)
According to Rep.Law enforcement officerthen deployed Tiagas to disperse the crowd and regain control of the building.
"The crowd was dispersed with tear gas." Rogers said the protests were still ongoing and the situation remained "very dangerous."
Two or more abortions limiting post-Roe v. Wade abortion
Another lawmaker uses tear gas outside the confirmed building.
"While working inside, I was disturbed by the sound of my bangs and the smell of tear gas," Rep. Sarah Liguori tweeted Friday night. "Protesters have been wiped out of the Capitol."
Heavy-armed officers have been seen in and around the legislative body.
As Friday is expected to be the final day of the session, Senators continue to vote in the meeting room. The series of votes includes a major expansion of thestate private school voucher systemthat passed the House of Representatives earlier this week.
"We are heading to a safe room to vote," Rogers said.
The Senate is also expected to vote on several election-related bills.
The US Supreme Courtoverturns the Roe v. Wade case on Friday afternoon, effectively empowering individual states to allow, limit, or ban practices that appear appropriate. Gave to
As of June 24, Arizona's planned parent-child relationship has suspended all abortions, both medically and surgically. According to AZ Central, seven of the nine licensed providers in the state immediately stopped abortion.
Arizona has competing legislation that either bans procedures altogether or limits women to 15 weeks of pregnancy. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a law in March limiting abortion to 15 weeks.
Thousands of protesters in the Supreme Court Later marches on the Arizona State Capitol Friday, June 24, 2022, a court ruling overturning the groundbreaking Roe v. Wade abortion decision in Phoenix. (AP Photo / Ross D. Franklin)(AP Photo / Ross D. Franklin)
Old laws created during the territorial era of Arizona have aborted It is strictly prohibited. He has also sentenced violators to two to five years in prison . The only exception to the ban is the abortion needed to save a woman's life.
The Republican majority in the State Senate said on Friday that the old law banning abortion altogether is enforceable. At this time, it is unclear which law will take precedence. The state court system, perhaps the Arizona Supreme Court, needs to resolve the issue.
At least 13 states have previously passed a so-called "trigger law" banning most abortions following a High Court ruling. These will take effect immediately or within a few weeks after the Roe v. Wade case is overturned.
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Protesters decide to overturn the June Friday landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision After that, he shouts to join the thousands marching around the Arizona Capitol. On the 24th of 2022 in Phoenix. (AP Photo / Ross D. Franklin)
These states include Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Missouri, and South Dakota. , Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a rights research group in favor of abortion.
Fox News' Lorraine Taylor, Jessica Chasmar, and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
