On Monday in Washington, DC, activist organizations led by a group called “Shut Down DC” say they are planning to shut down the Supreme Court by blocking all traffic to the building:
The group “Shut Down DC” plans to “blockade the streets around the Supreme Court” on Monday, according to its website, as part of a protest that aims to “shut down” the Supreme Court as it prepares to hand down a ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade. https://t.co/CRuZThYPnd
— The New York Sun (@NewYorkSun) June 11, 2022
Want to #ShutDownSCOTUS with us on Monday but don't have an affinity group? That's ok! Meet us at Stanton Park at 6:45am. It will be hot so make sure to bring water, sunscreen, a hat, a mask, and whatever else you need.
— ShutDownDC (@ShutDown_DC) June 11, 2022
We’re joining ShutDownDC & friends to shut down the Supreme Court on Monday, June 13 to stand up for abortion rights & women’s rights! Our democracy is in crisis and we are committed to taking action.
Join us: https://t.co/3kHXJxd6iD#shutdownscotus pic.twitter.com/ytUOdUvaQX
— Extinction Rebellion Washington DC (@xr_dc_) June 11, 2022
If those groups consisted of right-of-center folks the Democrats might have a word for it…
Sounds like an Insurrection to me https://t.co/39fQeo4Uyl
— Misha ⚔️🇺🇸🇪🇨🇷🇺 (@MishaLGiancoli) June 11, 2022
Sounds awfully inssurrectiony https://t.co/WqeeAso1U2
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) June 11, 2022
Sure does!
They're doing it with Biden's blessing, too.
— ECF (@tergives) June 11, 2022
Biden didn’t say anything about the arrest of the person who intended to kill Brett Kavanaugh so it’s unlikely the White House will have a problem with the attempt to shut down the Supreme Court.
According to the rules this is an insurrection
— Attack Dog (Whiskey) 🏴 (@HTownfromOregon) June 11, 2022
For some reason we’re guessing that the Biden Justice Department wouldn’t consider this particular attempt to shut down the business of a branch of government to be anything close to an “insurrection.”
https://twitter.com/ThisThatOther2/status/1535703397181054976
Weird, right?
Shutting down SCOTUS? Sounds like insurrection. I'll be waiting for the June 13th congressional hearings. Looking forward to people held for a year without bail. Looking for Chuck Schumer being charged. Only difference is that hopefully no unarmed protesters will be shot dead.
— I Remember Exactly When My Epiphany Was (@PeterDeGiglio) June 11, 2022
Sounds insurrection-y.
— Andrew Stoke (@Andrew_Stoke1) June 11, 2022
I suppose as long as they don't honk it's OK, right?
— All Your $$$ Are Belong To 🇺🇦 (@BenignApathy) June 11, 2022
Heaven forbid!
Sounds like a coup.
— Atomic Mullah (@Atomic_Mullah) June 11, 2022
Glad we got back to our norms
— Robbawho (@Robbawho) June 11, 2022
The election of Biden brought with it a renewed respect for or cherished institutions… or maybe not.
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