Since the decision, states such as Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and South Dakota have already banned abortion after putting “trigger bans” in place that governors enacted after the SCOTUS ruling.
Protests have since erupted around the country, and President Joe Biden has spoken out against the ruling, which he called the “realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court.”
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Like Armstrong, many other musicians have also used their platform to criticize the Supreme Court ruling during concert stops across the globe.
Olivia Rodrigo performed at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival with guest star Lily Allen over the weekend, where she told the crowd, “I’m devastated and terrified,” later adding: “So many women and so many girls are going to die because of this.”
Megan Thee Stallion also called out Texas’ 2021 abortion ban during her set at the same music event, following the Supreme Court’s decision.
“Now, y’all know it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t take a second to call out these stupid ass men,” Megan said. “I mean, God damn. What else you want? Texas really embarrassing me right now, y’all know that’s my home state.”
Many other celebrities have also made their voices heard after the SCOTUS ruling. Lizzo, Tiffany Haddish, Rita Moreno, Hailey Bieber and Michelle Obama were among several other high-profile figures who have publicly expressed their disagreement with the new law.
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