New group, No Forced Birth Nebraska, holds abortion rights protests across state

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A newly organized group of women is organizing to keep abortions legal and safe in the state of Nebraska.

Members of the group No Forced Birth Nebraska gathered across the state Wednesday night.

Vigils took place in Kearney, Hastings, Omaha and here in Lincoln on Highway 2 and 27th Street.

“We are a grassroots group of passionate individuals with a mission: trying to make sure that abortion stays safe and legal in the state of Nebraska,” member Tracy Gordon said

No Forced Birth Nebraska was founded this month.

The group will gather in different cities in the state through September.