More Than 180 Abortion Rights Protesters Arrested Outside of Supreme Court — Including a Lawmaker
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) was among the more than 180 abortion rights protesters arrested outside of the Supreme Court. The Washington Post reported that the protesters were arrested after sitting and blocking an…
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) was among the more than 180 Abortion rights protesters arrested outside of the Supreme Court.
The Washington Post reported that the protesters were arrested after sitting and blocking an intersection near the court.
The outlet noted the protest was organized by the Center for Popular Democracy Action and Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
According to the Post, the protesters wore green bandannas and carried a large banner that said, “We won’t back down.”
Police reportedly began arresting protesters at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
U.S. Capitol police said 181 people were arrested for obstructing the intersection.
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She told the Post during an interview, “Every major right we have in this country — voting or women’s rights — came about because of protests.”
Chu added, “That is what changed things in America for the better.”
At 1:22 p.m. D.C. police tweeted that “the demonstration has concluded and all traffic closures are reopened.”
Actress Alysia Reiner also joined the demonstration and told the Post, “This is about a woman’s right to her own body.”