ShutDownDC, a liberal advocacy group in Washington, D.C., said Friday that it would offer up to $250 to service workers in the field for each of the justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
Breaking News: This comes just days after Judge Brett Kavanaugh was forced to leave a D.C. restaurant after abortion rights protesters showed up outside the building.
- The group specifically targeted Kavanaugh and fellow justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts.
What they’re saying: “DC service workers… If you see Cavanaugh, Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, Connie Barrett, or Roberts, DM us with details!” ShutDownDC said in a tweet.
- “We’ll Venmo you $50 for a confirmed sighting and $200 if they’re still there 30 minutes after your message.”
- Twitter has not responded to whether ShutDownDC’s tweet violates any of its terms of service guidelines.
The big picture: Before the Supreme Court overturned Roe, the federal government warned that there could be a potential spike in political violence once the decision is handed down.
Between the lines: Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Liberate Abortion Campaign released a statement in late June saying they rejected any threats of violence stemming from the decision, adding that “[t]hey don’t talk about us, our supporters, our communities, or our movement.”
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