Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, And More Celebrities Said The 4th Of July Should Be Canceled Due To A "Shortage Of Independence” For Women After Roe V. Wade Was Overturned
On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade , the 1973 landmark ruling that guaranteed people the right to abortions nationwide. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The ruling will make getting an abortion even more difficult in the US, allowing certain states the freedom to criminalize or severely restrict the medical procedure. Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images ADVERTISEMENT Since the ruling, many public figures have denounced the decision . And over the past few days, as millions of Americans came together to celebrate Independence Day, celebrities have used their platforms to put reproductive rights at the forefront, highlighting that people across the nation have been stripped of their freedom. Sopa Images / SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Among the first to speak out was Jessica Chastain , who made a statement by sharing a photograph holding up two middle fingers. Amanda Edwards / Getty Images “Happy ‘Independence’ Day from me and my reproductive rights