Joe Biden gives chilling warning over Roe v Wade decision and says 'women's lives are at risk' | The Sun

PRESIDENT Joe Biden has called for peaceful protests following the groundbreaking decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, proclaiming that "woman's lives are at risk."

Biden addressed the nation Friday afternoon following the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to end nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion.

The president called the court's determination " a tragic error and cruel," saying it's sent America back "150 years."

"It's a sad day for the court and the country. Women have the power to control their destiny. With Roe gone, let's be very clear, the health and life of women in this nation are now at risk," Biden said.

"The court literally taking America back 150 years. This is a sad day for the country, but it doesn't mean the fight is over.

"Let me be very clear and unambiguous, the only way we can secure a women's right to choose is for Congress to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade as federal law."

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Biden continued: "If Congress, as it appears, lacks the votes to do that now, voters need to make their voices heard."

The president called for peaceful protests after the court's shocking decision, saying: "I call on everyone, no matter how deeply they care about this decision, to keep all protests peaceful.

"No intimidation. Violence is never acceptable."

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