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Protesters chanting 'abort the court' gathered outside the Virginia home of Justice Samuel Alito on Monday night as the Senate passed legislation to beef up security for Supreme Court justices.
Demonstrators marched up and down his street in Alexandria, lit candles and shouted slogans like 'Alito is a coward', and 'our bodies, our choice'.
The bipartisan bill, which passed by voice vote with no objections, aims to ensure justices and their families are protected as the court deliberates abortion access and whether to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
It did not provide additional funding, which could come later. But it aims to put the court on par with the executive and legislative branches, making certain the nine justices are provided security as some protesters have gathered outside their homes. The bill now moves to the House for its consideration.
Protests have erupted in front of the Supreme Court Building and around the country after a leaked draft opinion suggested a majority of conservatives on the court are prepared to end the constitutional right to an abortion.
Pro-abortion rights advocates stage a protest outside the house of Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in the Fort Hunt neighborhood, in Alexandria, Virgina
Protesters carrying a 'Repro Freedom For All!' sign are seen demonstrating outside Justice Samuel Alito's home
Demonstrators marched up and down his street, lit candles and shouted slogans like 'Alito is a coward', and 'our bodies, our choice'
A police officer stands outside the home of Supreme Court Judge Samuel Alito as pro-abortion protesters gather in Alexandria
The Senate legislation is a technical change that allows Supreme Court law enforcement to provide around-the-clock security to immediate family members, in line with protection for some people in the executive and legislative branches. It was sponsored by Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and John Cornyn, R-Texas.
Cornyn said threats to Supreme Court justices and their families are 'disgraceful' and attempts to intimidate the independence of the judiciary branch shouldn't be tolerated.
'The House must take up and pass it immediately,' Cornyn said.
Dozens of people also gathered over the weekend outside the homes of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts in the Washington and Maryland suburbs.
The protest in Virginia came as the Senate passed legislation to beef up security for Supreme Court justices
The bipartisan bill, which passed by voice vote with no objections, aims to ensure justices and their families are protected as the court deliberates abortion access and whether to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision
A woman carrying a candle is seen protesting outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito o Monday night
Pro-abortion rights advocates stage a protest outside the house of Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in the Fort Hunt neighborhood, in Alexandria, Virgina
Candles are left on the street during a pro-abortion rights protest outside Justice Alito's house
'I think we're at serious risk,' the press secretary replied when asked how likely a ban on abortion across the nation was, apparently not optimistic about Democrats' chances in the midterms of holding on to power in Washington
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that President Joe Biden 'strongly believes in the Constitutional right to protest. But that should never include violence, threats, or vandalism. Judges perform an incredibly important function in our society, and they must be able to do their jobs without concern for their personal safety.'
Earlier on Monday, Psaki warned how the nation is at 'serious risk' of a nationwide abortion ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
'I think we're at serious risk,' the press secretary replied when asked how likely a ban on abortion across the nation was, apparently not optimistic about Democrats' chances in the midterms of holding on to power in Washington.
Psaki said that the White House Counsel's Office, the White House Gender Policy Council, and the Department of Justice are looking at a 'range of considerations' to take 'every step we can to protect women's fundamental rights and protect rights beyond that.'
'You heard Mitch McConnell and other Republicans in Congress are talking about a national ban on a woman's right to choose,' she said.
Police have set up a tall fence and blocked off streets this week as people have protested in front of the Supreme Court Building, which is across from the U.S. Capitol. They have also shut down the plaza and steps in front of the building.
'Trying to scare federal judges into ruling a certain way is far outside the bounds of normal First Amendment speech or protest,' Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell said ahead of the vote.
Law enforcement officers stand between abortion-rights advocates and the home Justice Alito
Many of those gathered held candles and also signs with pointed questions in order to make themselves heard
Candles are left on the street during a pro-abortion rights protest outside the house of Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito
Neighbors of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito watch demonstrators in support of reproductive rights marching through their neighborhood
The political group Shut Down DC said it would be organizing a vigil outside Justice Alito's home because 'it's been impossible to reach him at the Supreme Court.'
The demonstration came after the Senate passed legislation to beef up security for Supreme Court justices, ensuring they and their families are protected, with police officers positioned outside his home
Abortion-rights advocates stage a protest outside U.S. Associated Justice Samuel Alito's house
Many of the pro-abortion protesters held signs that make their position clear
One member of the crowd held a sign that read: 'History will remember you as an oppressor and murderer'
The Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that for nearly 50 years has guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion
Demonstrators were seen outside the home of the Supreme Court Justice as dusk fell
Demonstrators rallied outside the Northern Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Monday evening to protest his draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade
Rene H., right, holds a sign in support of abortion rights as Mark Lee Dickson, of Texas, left, and Mauricio L., of California, hold anti-abortion signs outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, on Monday
Abortion-rights activists demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on Monday in Washington, DC
A smaller number of people were gathered outside the Supreme Court on Monday
An abortion-rights activist demonstrates in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building
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