"I am being attacked for utilizing my freedom of speech," Jared Schmeck told The Oregonian.

Weddington argued the case before the high court twice, in December 1971 and again in October 1972, resulting the next year in the 7-2 ruling that legalized abortion. She died Sunday at age 76.

A federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. But many eligible families have not applied for assistance.

The archbishop is being remembered around the world for his commitment to equality and justice and his "impish" sense of humor.