Michigan reacts to Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade

The Detroit News
Richard Mucha, “This is one of the most glorious days of my life.  I have been waiting for this day for 49 years.  The grace of Jesus finally came.  I’m been emotionally involved in this for 49 years, how can this not be emotional.”  Pro-life demonstrators gather outside a Planned Parenthood center in Livonia, Michigan on June 24, 2022.
Richard Mucha, “This is one of the most glorious days of my life. I have been waiting for this day for 49 years. The grace of Jesus finally came. I’m been emotionally involved in this for 49 years, how can this not be emotional.” Pro-life demonstrators gather outside a Planned Parenthood center in Livonia, Michigan on June 24, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A horn honk and a thumbs up from a truck passing by a pro-life demonstration gathered outside a Planned Parenthood center in Livonia, Michigan on June 24, 2022.
A horn honk and a thumbs up from a truck passing by a pro-life demonstration gathered outside a Planned Parenthood center in Livonia, Michigan on June 24, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Miriam Respires and Sandy Rogala hug during a pro-life gathering outside a Planned Parenthood center in Livonia, Michigan on June 24, 2022.
Miriam Respires and Sandy Rogala hug during a pro-life gathering outside a Planned Parenthood center in Livonia, Michigan on June 24, 2022.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court’s decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court’s decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
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A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
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Sen Curtis Hertel and wife Elisabeth Hertel watch as a crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022.
Sen Curtis Hertel and wife Elisabeth Hertel watch as a crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022.
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A crowd of 350 people gathered at the steps of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing Friday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
A crowd of 350 people gathered at the steps of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing Friday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing.
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing.
Dale G. Young, Dale G. Young
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing.
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing.
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Gov Whitmer speaks to a crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
Gov Whitmer speaks to a crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
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Gov Whitmer speaks to a crowd of around 350  people gathered at the steps of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and return authority over abortions to the states.
Gov Whitmer speaks to a crowd of around 350 people gathered at the steps of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and return authority over abortions to the states.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News, File
A crowd of around 350 people gather at the steps of the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing Friday to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and return authority over abortions to the states.
A crowd of around 350 people gather at the steps of the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing Friday to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and return authority over abortions to the states.
Dale G. Young, Dale G. Young
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
A crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
Dale G. Young, Dale G. Young
Bob Cleveland of Owosso cheers while sitting on the steps as Gov Whitmer addresses a crowd of 300-400 people.
Bob Cleveland of Owosso cheers while sitting on the steps as Gov Whitmer addresses a crowd of 300-400 people.
Dale G. Young, Dale G. Young
A crowd of around 350 people gather at the steps of the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing Friday to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and return authority over abortions to the states.
A crowd of around 350 people gather at the steps of the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing Friday to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and return authority over abortions to the states.
Dale G. Young, Dale G. Young
Gov Whitmer and her daughters chat as a crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
Gov Whitmer and her daughters chat as a crowd of 300-400 people gathered at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing on Friday June 24, 2022, to protest the US Supreme Court's decision to shelve Roe v Wade, and return authority to the States, June 18, 2022.
Dale G. Young, Dale G. Young
Mirinda King, of Detroit, chants on the bullhorn as other repeat in front of the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022. 
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Mirinda King, of Detroit, chants on the bullhorn as other repeat in front of the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022. Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Caryn Rose, of Detroit, holds up her sign in front of the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Caryn Rose, of Detroit, holds up her sign in front of the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Vickie Smith holds up her sign in front of the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Vickie Smith holds up her sign in front of the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Abortion rights protesters and socialists gather outside the Detroit Federal Courthouse, Friday night, June 24, 2022, to demonstrate against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters march east on West Lafayette Blvd., as they cross Shelby, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Abortion rights protesters march east on West Lafayette Blvd., as they cross Shelby, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters march east on West Lafayette Blvd., approaching Griswold, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Abortion rights protesters march east on West Lafayette Blvd., approaching Griswold, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters march south on Griswold approaching Larned, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Abortion rights protesters march south on Griswold approaching Larned, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Abortion rights protesters march south on Griswold crossing Larned, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Abortion rights protesters march south on Griswold crossing Larned, Friday night, June 24, 2022.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A person, no name given, with multiple firearms provides security as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
A person, no name given, with multiple firearms provides security as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Protesters hold signs, chant, and march through downtown Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Protesters hold signs, chant, and march through downtown Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Restaurant patrons watch as protesters hold signs, chant, and march through downtown Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Restaurant patrons watch as protesters hold signs, chant, and march through downtown Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
A person, name not given, holds a transgender flag and metal hangers in front of a courthouse as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
A person, name not given, holds a transgender flag and metal hangers in front of a courthouse as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
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A person, name not given, holds a flag reading “Silence equals Death” in front of a courthouse as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
A person, name not given, holds a flag reading “Silence equals Death” in front of a courthouse as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
A woman, no name given, confronts a man on the street as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
A woman, no name given, confronts a man on the street as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
People hold signs as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
People hold signs as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
A woman at a sidewalk cafe records as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
A woman at a sidewalk cafe records as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
A woman at a sidewalk cafe records as others watch while protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
A woman at a sidewalk cafe records as others watch while protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
People hold signs through the roof of their car as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
People hold signs through the roof of their car as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Gus Medema, right, confronts a man on the street as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
Gus Medema, right, confronts a man on the street as protests erupt in Grand Rapids, MI after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
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