'I'm scared’: Kansas City women fear erosion of civil rights after Roe is overturned

The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to strike down abortion protections. Kansas City residents who rallied in front of the Jackson County Courthouse Tuesday worry more severe legislation could follow.
A crowd of around 200 people in front of the Jackson County Courthouse joined thousands of others around the country Tuesday protesting a leaked draft opinion by the U.S. Supreme Court indicating the landmark Roe v. Wade decision will be overturned.

Kansas native Ashanti Spears addressed the protesters, who alternated between chanting slogans and listening to different speakers. She said she fears overturning Roe v. Wade is only the beginning.

“It’s not just because of the consequences that it could have now, but upcoming votes in different legal precedents that could be overturned,” she says.