Abortion activists on both sides experience first full day of post-Roe America
Americans woke up without Roe v. Wade protections for the first time in 49 years Saturday.
Granite Staters gathered to show support and dissent for the repeal.
Portsmouth held a Pride festival and parade, with marchers and speakers describing their disappointment with the ruling.
Advocacy group Pro-life Action League organized an event at Manchester City Hall, saying the wanted to give thanks for Friday's decision and pray for unborn children.
"We're pleased that God answered our prayers to abolish Roe v. Wade," said organizer Paul Galasso.
Tensions escalated some when people in favor and against the abortion decision got into verbal arguments.
Kristin Toth said she attended a rally outside city hall Friday night to support a woman's right to choose, and said she returned Saturday to show her support to women who may be feeling scared or uncertain following the high court ruling.
"Today I am here for the marginalized women and any woman who is in crisis right now and has no place to turn to," Toth said.