Free vasectomy and abortion clinic slots at Chicago DNC filled instantly

CHICAGO (TND) — Appointments to get a free abortion or a vasectomy in Chicago filled up fast.

Planned Parenthood announced over the weekend on X its mobile health clinic was headed to the Windy City.

"Here we come Chicago! Our mobile health clinic will be in the West Loop with @ChiAbortionFund & @TheWienerCircle Aug 19-20, providing FREE vasectomies & medication abortion. EC [emergency contraception] will also be available for free without an appointment," posted Planned Parenthood of Great Riversof St. Louis.

All appointments for Monday and Tuesday filled up by early Monday afternoon, according to Planned Parenthood.

Thank you for your interest in getting care with Planned Parenthood’s mobile health clinic. Currently, all free vasectomy and medication abortion appointments are filled.

They urged people to check the link frequentlyin case patients cancel and if they could open additional appointment slots.

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed Planned Parenthood for offering the services close to the Democratic National Convention.

On Monday, an intrauterine device in the form of a 20-foot large inflatable, went up near the McCormick Place Convention Center, which is near the DNC.

Americans for Contraception is behind the inflatable IUD , which is referred to as "Freeda Womb."

Reproductive rights are front and center at the DNC bringing attention to changes since the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Since then, there have been22 states that have either banned abortion or restricted access.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been outspoken in her support for abortion rights.Harris has called abortion one of America’s “fundamental freedoms,” according to a White House.

Crowds of activists are in Chicago for protests outside the convention to call attention to such issues as reproductive rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza.

Activists say they’re ready to amplify their progressive message before the nation’s top Democratic leaders.

"Just like it was in 2022, this is important guys. Abortion remains, not only a winning issue, but a deeply salient issue nationwide," said activist, Mini Timmaraju with Reproductive Freedom for All.

Their issues cover abortion rights, climate change and racial equality, to name a few, but many activists agree an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war is the overarching message of the demonstrations.