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Mississippi abortion activists protest as justices weigh ban

Nov 30, 2021, 8:13 AM | Updated: Dec 1, 2021, 10:10 pm

Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients f...

Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion rights advocates hold up signs in an effort to block the view of anti-abortion protesters at a rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion rights advocates hold up signs in an effort to block the view of anti-abortion protesters at a rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Abortion opponent Alisha Parnell of Gulfport, cries as she offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion rights supporter holds one of many signs that was displayed at a reproductive rights rally at Smith Park in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An abortion opponent offers silent prayer while wearing a tape across her mouth with the word "Life" written across it, while standing outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              The Pink Flags wave their "Jesus" banners in opposition to abortion outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, center, calls out to speakers at an abortion rights rally in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists attempted to disrupt the gathering of participants from various abortion rights groups. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a Mississippi case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders, from left, Alex Melick, Cory Drake, center, and Magill Grunfeld, await patients to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Gabriel Oliver, Jackson, Miss., anti-abortion activist, preaches to reads from the Bible outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Krissy Spivey, anti-abortion activist who drove several hours from Louisiana to join the group of abortion opponents outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Gabriel Oliver, Jackson, Miss., anti-abortion activist, preaches to reads from the Bible outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Krissy Spivey, anti-abortion activist who drove several hours from Louisiana to join the group of abortion opponents outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders, from left, Alex Melick, Cory Drake, center, and Magill Grunfeld, await patients to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Coleman Boyd, a Mississippi physician and ardent anti-abortion activist, preaches to the patients from outside the masked iron fencing of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Krissy Spivey, anti-abortion activist who drove several hours from Louisiana to join the group of abortion opponents outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders, from left, Alex Melick, Cory Drake, center, and Magill Grunfeld, await patients to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Krissy Spivey, anti-abortion activist who drove several hours from Louisiana to join the group of abortion opponents outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Among the least graphic signage used by anti-abortion activists are these two that face the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders signal patients to drive onto the clinic parking lot at the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion facility in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Mark Godbold, anti-abortion activist, holds a sign calling for prayer to end abortion, as he sits outside the entrance to the parking lot of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pink House Defenders, from left, Alex Melick, Cory Drake, center, and Magill Grunfeld, await patients to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering, the escorts attempt to shield them from the anti-abortion activists. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor calls out through the masked iron fencing to a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic, as she enters the facility, in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An anti-abortion advocate offers women entering the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., a package of candy, snacks and anti-abortion material, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor offers a patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., some anti-abortion reading material and information about adoption, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              An anti-abortion advocate shows off a pair of hand woven baby "booties" offered women entering the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. The advocate hopes the booties remind those entering the clinic about babies and would make them reconsider receiving an abortion. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A sidewalk counselor stands outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., and holds some anti-abortion reading material and information about adoption, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Sidewalk counselors offer an outgoing patient of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., some anti-abortion reading material and information about adoption, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              A clinic escort uses her cell phone to record long-time Mississippi anti-abortion activist Tanya Britton as she calls out to patients entering the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Long-time Mississippi anti-abortion activist Tanya Britton pulls down some of the protective draping that masks the iron security bars, outlining the Jackson Women's Health Organization, to observe the patients entering the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Pastor Keith Dalton, of the Church at Jackson, calls out to women entering the "pink house," the nickname of Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. Dalton and several church members were among a small group of anti-abortion activists, that stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
            
              Allen Siders, an anti-abortion activist, preaches outside of the Jackson Women's Health Organization, a state-licensed abortion clinic in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. A small group of anti-abortion activists stood outside the clinic in an effort to dissuade patients from entering. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that directly challenges the constitutional right to an abortion established nearly 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Supporters and opponents of abortion rights rallied, blared music and shouted taunts Wednesday during protests in Mississippi’s capital as the state took center stage in a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case that could end a nationwide right to abortion.

Outside Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, men took turns on a loudspeaker urging women to repent of their sins and keep their pregnancies. Some protesters carried graphic posters depicting aborted fetuses.

“What crime has your child committed to deserve to have its arms and its legs pulled off of its body and its head crushed in the womb?” Gabriel Olivier said over a microphone as he paced outside the fence of the clinic in Jackson.

Hours later, more than a 100 people attended an abortion rights rally at a Jackson park near the Governor’s Mansion, some holding signs reading “Abortion Heals” and “SCOTUS Can’t Control Our Destiny — We Do.”

A group of preachers walked into the crowd waving red Bibles and shouting scripture as they tried to drown out speakers. Abortion-rights supporters surrounded the preachers and held signs above their heads.

During the rally, Mississippi resident Patricia Ice spoke about receiving an illegal abortion in Michigan when she was a teenager in the late 1960s.

“The boyfriend wasn’t so committed to me or the relationship,” Ice said. “I was too young to get married.”

Ice said her boyfriend found a woman in Detroit who claimed to be a nurse and said she would do the procedure for $350. Ice said she went home after the abortion terrified she would have complications. She said she couldn’t tell friends or family because they would have been upset.

“I don’t want us to have to go back to those days,” Ice said. “I don’t want to go back 50 years to those days — thinking about it makes me shudder.”

Hundreds of demonstrators also gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday as the justices heard nearly two hours of arguments about a 2018 Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The Supreme Court has never allowed states to ban abortion before viability, the point at roughly 24 weeks when a fetus can survive outside the womb. But the court’s conservative majority signaled it would uphold the Mississippi law and may overturn a nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years under the court’s Roe v. Wade decision.

The office of Mississippi’s Republican attorney general, Lynn Fitch, asked the court — remade with three conservative justices nominated by former President Donald Trump — to use the case to overturn the 1973 ruling.

Her office co-sponsored a gathering at an agriculture museum in Jackson for people to listen to the court arguments.

“Each and every state is different, and we need to recognize that Mississippi has been trampled on by other states and other beliefs,” said Omarr Peters, with Students for Life, which helped organize the event.

Andy Gipson, a Republican who co-sponsored the Mississippi abortion legislation, said lawmakers sensed their bill was historic, and he had the same feeling during the court’s arguments. Gipson, now the state’s agriculture commissioner, said he wants people decades from now to remember Mississippi was not afraid to “take a stand for life.”

Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, recently doubled its hours to treat women from Texas, where a law took effect in early September banning most abortions at about six weeks, and from Louisiana, where clinics are filling with Texas patients.

As patients arrived Wednesday, some protesters tried to stop them to talk. Clinic escorts wearing rainbow-striped vests directed patients’ cars into a parking lot and walked with the women from their vehicles into the building. Music blared from inside the clinic fence to try to drown the protesters out.

Cory Drake, one of the clinic escorts, said anti-abortion protesters often harass patients who have already made up their minds to end their pregnancies.

“I’m tired, have been tired for a while, of women being second-class citizens, not being able to have access to medical facilities as everyone else should, and of being harassed when they should have the ability to see a doctor,” Drake said.

A Supreme Court decision is likely months away, and the Jackson clinic will continue operating. The clinic — known by supporters as the Pink House — is in Jackson’s eclectic Fondren neighborhood, a short drive from the Mississippi Capitol, where legislators have been voting to restrict abortion access for decades. On many days, the clinic is enveloped by a cacophony of noise from bullhorn-wielding protesters outside its fence and clinic escorts who blare rock music inside the perimeter.

The clinic’s director, Shannon Brewer, said Wednesday from Washington that it was “energizing” to be around abortion rights supporters in the nation’s capital but waiting several months for a decision will be difficult. In the meantime, she said: “We’re going to keep seeing patients … as many days as we can.”

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Associated Press writer Sudhin Thanawala in Atlanta contributed to this report.

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