Stop the Bans

Stop the Bans was a series of rallies held in the United States on May 21, 2019, protesting abortion bans and restrictions. Supporting organizations include the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), NARAL Pro-Choice America, and Planned Parenthood.

About
Several states in 2019 enacted laws that caused abortion bans that abortion rights supporters considered extreme. At the time of the protests, these states were Alabama, Mississippi and Ohio. Missouri and Louisiana were also considering similar laws at the time. Supporters also considered laws regarding abortion in Michigan to be extreme. Protesters at the Stop the Bans rallies were concerned about women's rights being eroded. Demonstrators at the rallies felt that politicians should not be making medical decisions about women's bodies.

Locations
Demonstrations were organized in possibly all fifty U.S. states.

Northeast

 * Boston
 * Philadelphia
 * Providence, Rhode Island

New York saw protests in Manhattan and Mineola.

South

 * Atlanta
 * Charlottesville, Virginia
 * Louisville, Kentucky
 * Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
 * Nashville, Tennessee
 * Raleigh, North Carolina
 * Washington, D.C.
 * Wilmington, Delaware

Florida saw demonstrations in Fort Myers and St. Petersburg.

In Maryland, there were protests in Annapolis and Towson.

In Texas, there was a rally held in El Paso at the County Courthouse.

Midwest



 * Chicago, Illinois
 * Fargo, North Dakota
 * St. Paul, Minnesota

Participating cities in Iowa included Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.

In Indiana, there were protests in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.

Michigan saw demonstrations in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ferndale, and Lansing.

In Missouri, there were demonstrations in Jefferson City and St. Louis.

Wisconsin saw protests in Appleton and Eau Claire.

West

 * Albuquerque, New Mexico
 * Juneau, Alaska

California saw demonstrations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Palo Alto, Fullerton, Irvine, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Sebastopol.

In Colorado, there were protests in Boulder and Fort Collins.

An event was also planned in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Oregon saw demonstrations in Eugene and Portland.

In Washington state, there were demonstrations in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima.

In Wyoming, a protest took place in Laramie.