Crowds of protesters gathered in America’s major cities to protest the Supreme Court decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Scroll down for updates. All times Eastern.
12:25 p.m.
Pr0-abortion rioters attempted to breach the Arizona capitol building in Phoenix while the Arizona Senate was in session.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued the following statement: “Troopers deployed gas outside the Senate building after protesters attempted to break the glass. The crowd then moved to the Wesley Bolin Plaza where some monuments were vandalized. Gas was deployed again to disburse the crowd.”
Breaking news out of Phoenix, Ariz.:
Pro-abortion protesters surrounded the capitol in an attempted insurrection & began pounding on the windows. Law enforcement has used tear gas to disperse the crowd. https://t.co/EwOItLf4Fq— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) June 25, 2022
Statement from DPS confirms the pro-abortion rioters were trying to smash their way into the Arizona capitol building while lawmakers inside were voting on bills. https://t.co/hQUvtUK3uy
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) June 25, 2022
Video of tear gas deployed on #antifa rioters in Phoenix Arizona. They were allegedly attempting to breach the capitol buildingpic.twitter.com/efr4v9zP8U
— AntifaWatch (@AntifaWatch2) June 25, 2022
more pic.twitter.com/1t8nGP2Y3g
— AntifaWatch (@AntifaWatch2) June 25, 2022
Video from inside the Capitol https://t.co/B7eW2ARXke
— AntifaWatch (@AntifaWatch2) June 25, 2022
11:49 p.m.
Capitol Police disperse protesters outside the Supreme Court.
Capitol Police in riot gear disperse from outside the court, with one protester suggesting they “should’ve done that on January 6th” amidst criticism from the crowd as officers file back towards the U.S. Capitol Building pic.twitter.com/u7lxiZvN1T
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 25, 2022
Protesters attack a pro-life woman in Seattle.
VIOLENCE INCREASING: Antifa militants attempt to shatter windows but security prevented them and they ran back into the crowd.
I’m keeping my distance for safety reasons. pic.twitter.com/7CbdcPNrLx
— Katie Daviscourt🇺🇸 (@KatieDaviscourt) June 25, 2022
11:34 p.m.
Protesters break through a police line in Washington, DC.
One holds a smoke dispenser as the group continues marching through Washington DC pic.twitter.com/iivUzx0jhY
— Lisa Bennatan (@LisaBennatan) June 25, 2022
Protesters at #SCOTUS move in on Capitol riot police as they were about to make a formation on the street. pic.twitter.com/K0RWeXwTQ5
— Kaelan Deese (@KaelanDC) June 25, 2022
Traffic in Los Angeles forced to a standstill as pro-abortion protesters mobbed the freeway.
Hundreds of protesters are marching onto the 110 freeway pic.twitter.com/UFIqNNKpBv
— Samuel Braslow (@SamBraslow) June 25, 2022
TONS of helicopters up over downtown LA where protesters have marched in large crowds and a smaller group ended up here in front of the federal courthouse.
At one point protesters stopped traffic as they marched down one of the busiest freeways in LA #RoeVsWade pic.twitter.com/c91L1edjq4
— James Packard (@JamesSPackard) June 25, 2022
Protesters in Tucson filled the streets before running into police as they tried to enter the highway.
Protesters at #SCOTUS move in on Capitol riot police as they were about to make a formation on the street. pic.twitter.com/K0RWeXwTQ5
— Kaelan Deese (@KaelanDC) June 25, 2022
Riot helmets were spotted in New York City.
SRG called for the LRAD for a small group of protestors holding traffic at 6th and W 42nd. Commanding for SRG is Deputy Inspector McGeown. pic.twitter.com/1JeKY8r9kH
— Talia Jane (@taliaotg) June 25, 2022
Pro-abortion protesters clashed with pro-life protesters in Washington, DC.
Things getting intense outside of SCOTUS between pro-choice and pro-life protesters. @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/6kq20VHyx8
— Perris Jones (@PerrisFox5DC) June 25, 2022
Protesters in Reno blocked the streets chanting “Abort the Court!”
Pro-choice supporters gather outside the federal building in downtown Reno. pic.twitter.com/xJefxjvifQ
— Freixys Casado (@FreixysGarcia) June 25, 2022
11:09 p.m.
Protesters chanted F*ck Fox News as they marched near the Fox News Headquarters in New York City.
You won’t see this on the news: March chants “Fuck this bullshit!” while moving west on 48th across Manhattan in protest against #SCOTUS. pic.twitter.com/hd94WhPnfQ
— Talia Jane (@taliaotg) June 25, 2022
In Seattle, Antifa groups tried to shatter windows before they were confronted by security
I asked this Antifa militant why he was wearing a gas mask and he couldn’t give me an answer. pic.twitter.com/SXRVy0jGVy
— Katie Daviscourt🇺🇸 (@KatieDaviscourt) June 25, 2022
Protesters clashed with Los Angeles police officers as they tried to move into a street
LAPD officers prevent the group of pro-abortion protesters from proceeding on a street. They curse out the officers. pic.twitter.com/9gbYQKu7z9
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) June 25, 2022
Protesters also pushed past police officers in DC to advance to the Supreme Court.
Police attempt to stop the crowd from advancing towards the Supreme Court, protesters push past and make their way along 3rd Street pic.twitter.com/bCj32H4YLw
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 25, 2022
10:49 p.m.
Pro-abortion protesters taunted pro-life protesters in Dallas.
There’s…a lot going on at the pro-abortion protest in Dallas. None of it is good. pic.twitter.com/JcH9PJsakp
— Sara Gonzales (@SaraGonzalesTX) June 25, 2022
10:25 p.m. EST
In Los Angeles, thousands of protesters began to shut down the streets and even stormed the 101 Freeway, blocking traffic.
a couple hundred lining the corners of #Hollywood & Highland. pic.twitter.com/5VJh5kLjZA
— christina heller (@CHellerTVNews) June 25, 2022
Abortion right protesters face off again LAPD officers at Los Angeles Street and Aliso Ave near the entrance to the 101 freeway. pic.twitter.com/zqeW0HwOiJ
— Brian Feinzimer (@bfeinzimer) June 25, 2022
BREAKING: PROTESTORS OVERTAKE FREEWAY, assault vehicles refusing to stop. THOUSANDS are now marching on the 110 Freeway North. pic.twitter.com/7K1oWUNnsE
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) June 25, 2022
Earlier:
Antifa just arrived at scotus pic.twitter.com/qR85JL2DoS
— Jordan Chamberlain (@jordylancaster) June 25, 2022
“Every city, every town, burn the precinct to the ground!” chants from protesters out here in DC pic.twitter.com/uRwwdhajmD
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 25, 2022
An American flag was burned on the street in protest.
An American flag is set ablaze in the street next to a protest sign reading ‘F*** YOU MPD’ pic.twitter.com/1etOyY7HLY
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 25, 2022
Antifa has now shown up outside the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/AJs6JY1qBZ
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 25, 2022
Here we go: Black bloc/#antifa group departs Supreme Court abortion protest
'Fuck the church, fuck the state, people must decide their fate' pic.twitter.com/u9Mhb7noVn
— Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) June 25, 2022
Several signs featuring vulgar language were carried by protesters chanting obscenities about the Supreme Court and their decision.
Signs at the pro-choice protest in front of the Supreme Court this evening pic.twitter.com/XuZvTiCa0Q
— Emma Loop (@LoopEmma) June 24, 2022
Examples of the familiar Handmaid’s Tale costumed cosplay were on full display.
In case you want a glimpse at the demonic mindset on display at the Supreme Court today. pic.twitter.com/Jkine2omyv
— Christopher Bedford (@CBedfordDC) June 24, 2022
In DC, the RiseUp4Abortion group began screaming “People in the streets work!” and “Where the f*ck has” voting got us?” and “We have to be in the streets!” prompting cheers from fellow protesters.
The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in DC was closed earlier in the day after a protester scaled it to hoist a protest flag.
It’s a waiting game at this point. Doubt he comes down anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/P5GJGjhOIu
— DJ Heat (@DJHeatDC) June 24, 2022
In DC, pockets of pro-life supporters were spotted in the streets including this group from Auburn University.
In Detroit, protesters marched down the streets shouting, “Right to life your name’s a lie! You don’t care if people die!”
This might give you a sense of how many Detroiters are out here protesting the Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe v Wade pic.twitter.com/mH25HiqlYF
— Malachi Barrett (@PolarBarrett) June 24, 2022
In downtown Dallas, protesters closed down some of the streets voicing their hatred for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
“F*ck the constitution” protestors yell outside the Federal building in Dallas, TX
So we are here now. Take note pic.twitter.com/MYXVKSTWIK
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) June 25, 2022
“F*ck Gregg Abbott” something the left and right in Texas can agree on as we shutdown traffic in downtown Dallas pic.twitter.com/SP8swz4WMk
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) June 25, 2022
Others twerked on cars and in the streets to show their support for abortion.
Dallas women TWERKING for abortions. WTF
“Shakin dat a** so we can kill our babies, proud to be a hoe and not to be a ladies” pic.twitter.com/tyTCEbDXhr
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) June 25, 2022
Thousands of protesters also gathered outside the Federal Building in Seattle where Antifa black blocs were spotted in the crowd.
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is speaking now but the Westlake march is on the move. One person said they're anxious and want to move, not stand around. pic.twitter.com/iG6bR2PmhU
— Casey Martin (@caseyworks) June 25, 2022
NOW: Thousands gathered outside the Federal Building in Downtown Seattle to protest the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Antifa black bloc is in the crowd. #RoeVsWade pic.twitter.com/TiWHaNugPm
— Katie Daviscourt🇺🇸 (@KatieDaviscourt) June 25, 2022
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