Thousands demonstrated in a number of US cities, including the capital Washington, in defense of the right to abortion, reported France Press, quoted by BTA.Many of the demonstrators carried blue flags, a symbol of the Democrats, with the words “Vote” on them.However, in places, there were also counter-demonstrations by opponents of abortion.Immediately, a number of Republican-led states banned abortion on their territory and began legal battles over the issue.In Arizona, an appeals court on Friday ruled that abortions can once again be performed on the territory of this state."