In the wake of the fall of Roe v. Wade, the Florida legislature swiftly began pushing legislation to outlaw abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. This move ignited widespread backlash across the state, culminating in activists setting up an "Occupy" style encampment across the street from the Florida Capitol building. For over two weeks, activists engaged in acts of civil disobedience. State Senator Lauren Book and Democratic Leader Nikki Fried even joined the protest, leading to their arrests while sitting on public property after hours.
The following portfolio captures the intensity and emotion of these protests.