Protests against the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion on overturning abortion rights garnered a response from the White House Monday.
Over the weekend, protestors peacefully rallied outside the homes of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts. And there were also protests in other major cities across the country. In Madison, Wisc., authorities say they are investigating possible arson at an anti-abortion group’s office.
“.@POTUS strongly believes in the Constitutional right to protest. But that should never include violence, threats, or vandalism,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki tweeted Monday morning. “Judges perform an incredibly important function in our society, and they must be able to do their jobs without concern for their personal safety.”
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