Seattle protesters rally for abortion rights in opposition to Trump Supreme Court nominee
Demonstrators called on lawmakers to stand against Kavanaugh mainly over concerns about women's and immigrant rights. They chanted and held signs including "Stop Kavanaugh" and "Keep Roe vs. Wade Forever" in reference to the 1973
President
The combination of those events is still unlikely to derail Kavanaugh's confirmation, according to
"A lot of senators are probably locked in," Streichler said by phone Sunday. McCain's death cuts the
The rally was organized by Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and
Streichler said that while abortion is seen as a key issue, the nomination will also have implications for a wide range of issues including the president's power. Kavanaugh has suggested in an article he wrote for the Minnesota Law Review that the president should be protected from facing criminal investigations or civil lawsuits while in office.
"There could be a lot of issues that potentially go to the
Issues related to gun rights, regulation, health care and religious rights may also be considered by Kavanaugh on the court, Streichler said. For the protesters in
"This is a direct threat to Roe v. Wade," said NARAL Washington Executive Director
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