Protests erupt outside home of Justice Alito

Demonstrators rallied outdoors the Northern Virginia house of Supreme Court docket Justice Samuel Alito Monday night to protest his draft opinion that will overturn Roe v. Wade. 

Movies of the protesters flanked by cameramen confirmed individuals marching up and down the road chanting slogans like: “our our bodies, our voice!” and “Alito is a coward!”  

Some members of the gang carried a banner that learn: “Repro Freedom For All.” 

The political group Shut Down DC mentioned it might be organizing a vigil outdoors Justice Alito’s house as a result of “it has been inconceivable to succeed in him on the Supreme Court docket.” 

The group argued that with Justice Alito’s draft opinion, not solely was abortion on the road however “is also used to permit states to outlaw contraception, same-sex marriage, protections for LGBTQ of us, and even interracial marriage.” 

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The demonstration got here after the Senate handed laws to beef up safety for Supreme Court docket justices, guaranteeing they and their households are protected because the courtroom deliberates abortion entry and whether or not to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade choice.

The bipartisan invoice goals to place the courtroom on par with the manager and legislative branches, guaranteeing the 9 justices are offered safety as some protesters have gathered outdoors their houses. The invoice now strikes to the Home for its consideration.

The laws is a technical change that permits Supreme Court docket legislation enforcement to supply around-the-clock safety to fast members of the family, consistent with safety for sure individuals within the govt and legislative branches. 

Protests have erupted in entrance of the Supreme Court docket and across the nation after a leaked draft opinion urged the courtroom was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

The Related Press contributed to this report.