United States Supreme Court Cancels Abortion Rights, Hollywood Artists React Strongly

Billie Eilish (Instagram @billieeilish)

JAKARTA - The United States Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion, also known as Roe v Wade, on Friday, June 24. With this, a pregnant woman's freedom to have an abortion is taken away.

“The reasons are very weak, and the decision has disastrous consequences. And far from bringing about a national solution to the abortion issue, Roe and Casey have stirred debate and deepened divisions,” said Samuel Alito, the judge who overturned abortion rights.

This decision caused disappointment from the public, including Hollywood figures. They feel disappointed because the rights of a woman are determined by the constitution which has nothing to do with it.

Taylor Swift wrote, "I'm terrified this is where we are - after decades of fighting for women's rights to their bodies, today's decision disarms us."

"Today's Supreme Court decision overturning #RoeVsWade will have deadly consequences with the most severe harm on people of color who are discriminated against in our country," wrote Alyssa Milano.

Patricia Arquette wrote, “The Supreme Court's decision is a mess. Starting from giving people the right to carry weapons to taking women's rights over their bodies. We were not reactive when we knew this was coming."

"The Supreme Court's decision to deprive her of abortion rights is dangerous - and I will fight back," wrote actress Jenny Slate.

“Everyone can have a gun but no one gets the autonomy of their body. America," wrote Elizabeth Banks.

“Banning abortion doesn't stop abortion. This stops abortions being safe and legal. Governments have no right to regulate people and their bodies," wrote Nicola Coughlan.

Rachel Ziegler said, “Why do you guys care about us? Why do you think you guys have something to talk about our bodies?”

Billie Eilish, who was performing at the Glastonbury festival, also expressed her disappointment. “Today is a dark day for women in the United States. I can't bear to think about it," he said.