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Today is the forty-first anniversary of the landmark US Supreme court decision legalizing abortion. Still divisive as an issue today’s protests are a far cry from years past.

In 1989, fifteen thousand people, equally split between pro and anti choice factions, came to the State Capitol for a special session on abortion.

The law didn’t change but each year State Lawmakers tried to restrict abortions. There is a Choose Life License plate that funds pregnancy help centers. Ultra sounds are now required before an abortion and minors must have a parents blessing in most cases.

Each week, a small group of protestors pray silently in front of the state supreme court.

Each year on the anniversary of Roe, Catholic high school students protest at the State Capitol. “We’re just here to let women know they are loved and to let them know there is support for them if they are in crises pregnancy,” says Sister Colleen Mattingly, John Paul II Catholic High school.

On the other side, a small gathering of pro choice women worried publicly that women’s rights are under attack. “Access to birth control is under attack.” Patricia Ireland, Former NOW President.

And a Democratic dark horse candidate for Governor argued she is the only sure bet to protect women’s rights. “We will not allow government to intrude into our bedrooms and our doctor’s offices.” Nan Rich, Gubernatorial hopeful (D).

In 2012, Florida voters turned down a constitutional amendment that could have opened the door to more restrictions on abortions leaving Florida status quo.