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Buttigieg: Kavanaugh protestors were exercising First Amendement rights

Summary by Ground News

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended abortion rights protesters who gathered outside of a restaurant where Justice Brett Kavanaugh was dining. He said they were exercising their right to free speech. Democratic lawmakers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Chris Murphy have also responded to the incident.

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The Independent

Buttigieg defends husband’s mocking tweet about Kavanaugh protests

Public officials should not be immune from criticism and peaceful protests, Transport Secretary says

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Biden encourages abortion-rights protesters after Roe v. Wade reversal

President Biden encouraged abortion-rights protesters to \

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Buttigieg says officials like Kavanaugh ‘should expect’ public protest

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2 years ago

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The Hill

Buttigieg defends anti-Kavanaugh protesters outside Morton’s: ‘People are upset’

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2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Buttigieg defends protest disrupting Kavanaugh dinner

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed back on criticism of protesters gathering outside a Washington, D.C., restaurant where Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was dining, arguing that they were exercising their First Amendment rights.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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WION

White House protesters demand Joe Biden do more to defend US abortion rights

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2 years ago·Noida, India

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