Pro-lifers debate moving annual D.C. march to June in celebration of Dobbs decision

Sean Salai

Publication Date: February 22, 2023


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Pro-lifers want to keep marching against abortion annually in Washington, but some are pushing to move national events from January to June to celebrate the end of Roe v. Wade.

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Frank Pavone, head of Priests for Life, said he plans to return to Washington to participate in a June 24 “anniversary event” after walking in the January event. He wants pro-lifers to focus more on Congress and state legislatures than the courts at this point.

“Given this past and present emphasis on effecting legislation, one of the benefits of keeping the march in January is that it likewise sends a pro-life message to the new Congress or new session of the Congress as well as to the states as they begin their sessions,” said Mr. Pavone, a former priest. “The Dobbs events this year will certainly be smaller than the annual Roe commemoration, primarily and simply because of what people are in the habit of doing.”

Some activists say the January and June protests could complement each other if enough people attend both events.