Rita Moreno talks about failing abortion before Roe v. Wade

Rita Moreno shares her own experience in the United States before abortion was protected.

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Pregnancy occurred before the 1973 US Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. This ruling enshrines the constitutional right to abortion.

“Marlon found a doctor through some friends,” recalled the 90-year-old. “He was a real doctor-Marlon paid him $ 500-as opposed to something in the back alleys.”

She continued. “Marlon took me to the hospital. I knew they told me it was a” pregnancy disorder. ” The doctor did nothing but make me bleed. In other words, he didn’t do it right. I didn’t know at that time, but he may have died. What a mess. What a terrible mess! “

Now that the current Supreme Court overturns the Roe v. Wade case, Moreno is afraid of her experience, and even worse will be more common for those seeking abortion in illegal states.

“I can see that happening now and back in the alley,” she said. “I’m really nervous, afraid, and afraid of what’s happening. I can’t believe some of those people are telling us what to do with our bodies.”

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Looking back at the 1973 ruling, Moreno recalled, “I was delighted.”

“Hillary Clinton warned everyone about this,” she added. “I wasn’t shocked to see it coming, but I was stunned.”

She continued. “I’m thinking of a young girl. At the most extreme, a girl who gets pregnant because of rape or incest. The word unfair isn’t strong enough, but it’s unfair.”

Finally, Moreno added: There are many of us. I’m wondering what to do about this. If anything, this has rejuvenated us. “