With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning its own 49-year precedent in Roe v. Wade, people and politicians on both sides of the divisive issue are making their voices heard.Nebraska lawmakers have shared their opinions, including candidates in Nebraska’s upcoming special election, Mike Flood and Patty Pansing Brooks.“I’m angry that my daughter no longer has the same rights that I have had,” Brooks said.Her opponent shared a different view.“Well obviously I’m pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court,” Flood said.In reference to the upcoming special election, Patty Pansing Brooks said, “This Tuesday represents the first day in this entire country where we can fight back at the ballot box.”“The only way we make progress as a country is to sit down and have the discussions,” Mike Flood said. A Nebraska bill to ban abortions failed at the Capitol earlier this year, but it could be reintroduced in a special session. The bill would ban all abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest.Gov. Pete Ricketts says he’s currently working with legislative leaders to determine what they can do to, “protect our unborn babies,” while not yet committing to a special legislative session.People have gathered through the Omaha area to both protest, and affirm, the overturning of Roe v. Wade.In Memorial Park, several non-profit organizations are hosting the “Roe Response Rally.” Hundreds of people from all backgrounds that gathered in the park moved toward the edge of Dodge Street, proclaiming their support for what they believe is a woman’s right – legal abortions.Community members here stressed the importance of voting in upcoming elections.“Abortion in Nebraska remains legal right now. Today, tomorrow, abortion in Nebraska remains legal. Second, you need to call your state senator immediately and tell them that they, the state legislature, the governor, doesn’t have the right to tell anybody in this state if, or when, to start a family,” Erin Feichtinger, policy director for Women’s Fund of Omaha, said.Outside the Douglas County Courthouse, self-described pro-life advocates are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision.Nebraskans Embracing Life has been protesting Roe v. Wade since its passing in 1973, saying the initial decision has corrupted the country. The group also says that now is the time to support mothers who consider abortions.David Zebolsky, an organizer of the gathering, touted his group’s pregnancy resource guide available online that provides options like pregnancy counseling. Members of the Nebraskans Embracing Life group are awaiting Ricketts announcement of a special session regarding abortion access in Nebraska. Religious groups in the metro area also shared their views on Roe v. Wade being overturned.The Archdiocese of Omaha says that the Catholic Church needs to help pregnant women and mothers.“As we talk about possibly outlawing or making illegal abortion in this state, we have to have a conversation as to how do we help mothers who are in need,” Tim McNeil, a chancellor at the archdiocese, said.“We have mothers who feel alone. We have mothers who feel like there’s no hope,” McNeil said.Other religious organizations feel differently.Temple Israel, a reform Jewish congregation, condemns the decision. They say it’s a right that everyone should have access to.“The religious view is oftentimes looked at as leaning a specific way. But I’m here to say that the religious view on reproductive choice and abortion justice is not monolithic. There are many people of faith who believe in the freedom of choice,” Rabbi Deana Sussman Berezin said. People on both sides of the issue say the fight is far from over, as the fight goes to the state level.Abortion will be immediately outlawed in eight states, including South Dakota; Wisconsin; Missouri; Oklahoma; Arkansas; Louisiana; Kentucky; and Alabama.More than two dozen other states are expected to pass bans or bills severely restricting abortion rights if they have not already done so. There are currently 16 states and Washington, D.C., protecting abortion rights.