LAS VEGAS (KTNV — Dozens of people gathered in Las Vegas on May 21 to rally against abortion bans being passed across the country and to show support for SB179, also known as "Trust Nevada Women Act."
The rally took place at the Grant Sawyer Building near downtown Las Vegas. More than 200 men and women were in attendance.
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If passed, SB179 would decriminalize abortion in Nevada.
13 Action News Reporter Alicia Pattillo was also at the event. Below are some highlights.
“I fought the #abortion battle in the late 60’s and I’m back now all these years later and I will come back every time.” - one demonstrator says during the #StopTheBans action day @KTNV pic.twitter.com/20Vy2fBKHU
— Alicia Pattillo (@aliciapattillo) May 21, 2019
HAPPENING NOW: #StopTheBans demonstration outside of #GrantSawyerBuilding @KTNV pic.twitter.com/obSQXuyOJ5
— Alicia Pattillo (@aliciapattillo) May 21, 2019
HAPPENING NOW: Large group holding a demonstration outside of the #GrantSawyer building for #StopTheBans Day of Action to stop the #abortion bans sweeping the country. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/21ATsHvd8F
— Alicia Pattillo (@aliciapattillo) May 21, 2019
