Protests outside of Planned Parenthood clinics took place across the nation on Saturday.

Spurred by the recent release of undercover videos of Planned Parenthood executives, a coalition of pro-life groups lead the #ProtestPP events.

David Daleiden, the founder of the Center for Medical Progress, the organization behind the videos, spoke at the event in Orange, Calif.

@daviddaleiden of @CtrMedProgress speaking at #DefundPP rally today in Orange, CA. #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/MmkmL8EHRs

— Tim Graham (@tngraham) October 10, 2015

The videos have raised allegations that the nation’s largest abortion provider is selling aborted fetal body parts to researchers for profit. Trafficking human body parts—including fetal human body parts—is a felony in the United States. Spokespersons for Planned Parenthood have denied illegal conduct.

Eric Scheidler, the executive director of Pro-Life Action League, one of the organizers of the nationwide event, told The Daily Signal that “we had great turnout today.”

“I expect to see an increased pro-life ministry at Planned Parenthood’s abortion clinics for years ahead, thanks to the number of people who have been drawn out to protest at this critical moment,” Scheidler said.

In Manchester, N.H., approximately 45 protestors gathered outside a Planned Parenthood clinic.

Two women walk the perimeter of the property praying the rosary #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/hJtwR3jxJv — Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP in Manchester, NH pic.twitter.com/RWSwlLJdsj

— Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/iMzymB6WMx — Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/tlfIOctW3r

— Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

Rachel told me that she and Kora are here because “every life has inherent value.” #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/1KkwUXZgbx — Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/FT3dGnrwcw

— Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

Connie told me she choose life for her daughter during an unplanned pregnancy. #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/UDcDeqCWUv — Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

Some of the group at #ProtestPP in Manchester pic.twitter.com/AuGgWSet06

— Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) October 10, 2015

Similar protests occurred across the nation.

“They can slink behind pink all they want but the blood of babies is not pink–it’s red.” -Linda Harvey #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/B7kVLL2NWK — Created Equal (@createdequalorg) October 10, 2015

@LifeNewsHQ @40daysforlife #ProtestPP Round 2 #Tampa. No speeches this time, just silent witness to #CultureOfLife pic.twitter.com/Oa6WTu35vN

— Cal Leferink (@caleferink) October 10, 2015

Today #STL joins the nation in #ProtestPP day http://t.co/Fy6VQWq0lh https://t.co/mnnvQL9kTf #catholicstl pic.twitter.com/66KR6Qnu3r — lisa johnston (@aeternusphoto) October 10, 2015

#protestpp happening now in Chicago, IL 12 Illinois locations. People rallying 2 support life! #PPSellsBabyParts pic.twitter.com/WUSqWdWbSO

— IL Right to Life (@ILRight2Life) October 10, 2015

#Standing up for life at the #protestpp event in Dayton, OH #prolifegen #prolife pic.twitter.com/RFFUUptFTd

— Stand True (@StandTrue) October 10, 2015

Proud to stand with @NewWaveFeminism #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/tbgC1QPWyr — Jason Vaughn (@JasonVaughn) October 10, 2015

This is the other side. #DefundPP #ProtestPP #prolifegen #prolife pic.twitter.com/GFDpLkBdas

— Kristen (@Kris10_4Life) October 10, 2015

We are with the Texas #Prolife Action Team in Dallas 2 pray to end abortion & #ProtestPP! #txlege #defundPP pic.twitter.com/FkTUthiqCm — Texas Values (@txvalues) October 10, 2015

@LiveAction @LilaGraceRose outside #plannedparenthood HQ in #NY! #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/2fJ0XUu1FE

— Mrs. Kopp (@koppmom) October 10, 2015

Grateful for the opportunity to pray at the start of #ProtestPP in Mobile, AL. #umc #PPSellsBabyParts pic.twitter.com/nuwNHfKtNF — Matt O’Reilly ن (@mporeilly) October 10, 2015

Morristown NJ 50+ Protesting Today #ProtestPP #DefundPP pic.twitter.com/UudICk8zWq

— Cathy Buckman (@cathybx5) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP #Missoula #defendtheunborn pic.twitter.com/DkL7sAVeA5 — Mark Resch (@Mark_Resch) October 10, 2015

80+ #prolife Oregonians stood for life at Eugene’s #ProtestPP! pic.twitter.com/1MRzjkEc74

— Oregon Right to Life (@ORRightToLife) October 10, 2015

So proud of all the UNF students who came out to #ProtestPP in Jax this morning! #PPSellsBabyParts @CatholicOspreys pic.twitter.com/bVeSOm08ZI — Kayla Yelle (@koalabear29) October 10, 2015

Pro-life protesters came out in the rain at the Fayetteville @PPSATNC on Yadkin Rd as part of nat’l #ProtestPP day. pic.twitter.com/h42gc2l0jh

— Paige Rentz (@paigerentz) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP in #Chandler #Arizona. #DefundPP pic.twitter.com/uUBCQKEKAy — AZ Bikers For Life (@AZBikersForLife) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP in #VirginiaBeach. pic.twitter.com/SzpT5CqiDD

— Diana (@d1ana1ynn) October 10, 2015

Life is Precious! Ventura, CA #protestpp #defundpp @AllianceDefends #ppsellsbabyparts pic.twitter.com/UfTQdBo23X — Pete LaFave (@PeterLaFave) October 10, 2015

Group prayer after ABQ #ProtestPP #nmpol pic.twitter.com/IeMoTmah9A

— Michele Marie (@Mich_Delish) October 10, 2015

Some events were met by counter protesters.

Sad to see moms & babes supporting PP at #ProtestPP in OP, KS. @CecileRichards how much $$$ for their body parts? pic.twitter.com/d6tOQ7RUZk — lxrovelo (@lxrovelo) October 10, 2015

#ProtestPP in Dublin today #prolife pic.twitter.com/QL1ThHHvJM

— Katy Robinson (@KatyRobinson198) October 10, 2015

@March4LifeUK at abortion facility in Bham for PP peaceful protest and @40daysforlife mid way event #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/omGmTXn6ZY — March4Life (@March4LifeUK) October 10, 2015

 

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