Andover High students organize walkout in rally for abortion rights

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Andover High students on Thursday organized and walkout and rally in support of abortion rights.

Pro-choice students made posters and bracelets in preparation for the protest, according to AHS juniors Alexis and Megan.

“We want to stand up for our right to privacy and our bodies,” Alexis said. “Abortion bans don’t work and (they) threaten people’s privacy and safety to enforce them.

More information is available at www.instagram.com/andover.high.walkout.

In Kansas, an amendment on the ballot in the August primary would make it clear that the Kansas Constitution does not protect abortion rights. That vote is set for Aug. 2.

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