Rally in Indy Saturday one of hundreds across nation spurred by Texas anti-abortion law

INDIANAPOLIS—“Whose body? Our body. Whose choice? Our choice.”

Chanting could be heard down East Washington Street as hundreds of people gathered in the pouring rain at Lugar Plaza Saturday morning, protesting for women’s reproductive rights.

Nine other Rallies for Reproductive Rights occurred across Indiana and more than 600 nationwide. Hosts of the Indianapolis event included the American Civil Liberties Union, Women’s March Indiana, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Indiana, NOW Indiana, Indianapolis Indivisible, Indiana Nasty Women, Black Women in Charge and All-Options.

Their inspiration was the recent Texas abortion bill that bans abortion at six weeks, before most women are aware they are pregnant. Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, plans to draft a similar bill for Indiana in the 2022 legislative session.

Sarah Austin said she chose to come to the rally because she wants to see change at the Indiana Statehouse.

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