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Abortion faceoff

Several dozen abortion supporters and opponents held demonstrations outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the Court heard arguments on a parental notification case.

— Associated Press

“This is one of the most important moments for our generation, because all of the rights that our mothers won are on the line.”

Shauna Shames

[ 26, who works for the National Organization for Women ]

“The whole nation can see the season of the court is in change right now. Hopefully [the cases] will open a door for abortion to be overturned.”

Monique Mervin

[ 21, of Justice House of Prayer ]

“Instead of a woman and her doctor making decisions, politicians and judges will be making decisions on reproductive rights.”

Nancy Keenan

[ president of NARAL Pro-Choice America ]