Pro-abortion protesters appeared outside Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s house again on May 12.
Their appearance is the latest in a campaign that started after someone leaked a Supreme Court opinion that suggested the court planned to overturn Roe v. Wade.
That sparked pro-choice supporters into publicly expressing anger about the move to the court and some have done so outside the homes of conservative justices.
On May 9, at least 100 people demonstrated outside Justice Samuel Alito’s house.
So far, protesters have visited the homes of Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, and Alito.
They have not yet gone to the residences of Justice Clarence Thomas or Justice Neil Gorsuch.
Roberts has stated that the court won’t be influenced by public pressure or intimidation.
“The court right now, we had our conference this morning, we’re doing our work,” Alito said.
Another Wave
The night of May 12 saw two demonstrations that targeted Kavanaugh and Roberts. The two justices live near each other.
Activist group Ruth Sent Us protested by marching into Chevy Chase Club, a country club that Kavanaugh and Roberts both attend.
They wore “handmaid” costumes drawn from Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
The novel depicts a dystopia where religious extremists force women to have children.
Five people attended the protest. One of them sang, “We Shall Overcome.”
They carried several signs, including one with Kavanaugh’s face with the word “liar” written above it. Another read, “Either legalize abortion or mandate vasectomies.”
One of their signs also suggested that Kavanaugh’s club membership was paid for by someone attempting to influence him.
“Hey guys, you need to leave the premises please,” a club employee said. “This is private property. You can’t be here.”
“Pardon me, sir. We would like to join your club. May we have applications?” one of the demonstrators said.
“Not right now,” the staff member said. “You need to leave the premises please.”
