Women’s March targets US supreme court, with abortion on the line

Thousands gather in Washington DC and other cities protesting against Texas law banning most abortions

The first Women's March of the Biden administration headed straight for the steps of the US supreme court on Saturday, part of nationwide protests that drew thousands to Washington to demand continued access to abortion in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.

Demonstrators filled the streets surrounding the court, shouting My body, my choice" and cheering loudly to the beat of drums.