Law enforcement officials have installed 7-ft., black security fencing around the Supreme Court after large crowds gathered outside the court on Tuesday and Wednesday to protest and counter-protest over a leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court police have also closed off 1st Street, which runs between the Capitol and the court building, as well as 2nd Street, which runs right behind the court.
Police were spotted redirecting foot traffic away from the court along Constitution Ave. as well.
Security officials are on heightened alert after crowds gathered to protest the draft opinion penned by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, at times pressing against the crowd-control barricades set up in front of the oval plaza that faces the Capitol.
Now the Supreme Court’s grounds are completely sealed from unauthorized foot traffic, giving the campus a fortress-like air.
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Supreme Court installs security fencing after protests involving Roe v. Wade https://t.co/eUrNUvhrzb pic.twitter.com/8KZCTA3Xyd
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