Rita Moreno Speaks About a Botched Abortion

Rita Moreno tells her abortion story and shares her concerns for people who will have to have unsafe abortions following the reverse of Roe V. Wade.

In a 6 to 3 ruling, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the landmark case on Friday, effectively ending the constitutional right of abortion.

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"Hilary Clinton warned everyone about this," the actress said to the outlet. "I'm not surprised because I knew it was coming, but I'm shocked."

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Continued Moreno: I think about young girls. It gets worse when girls get pregnant by rape or incest. Although unfair is not a strong enough word it is still unjust.

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