US Congress members arrested outside court in abortion protest - in pictures
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Ilhan Omar is detained by US Capitol police officers after participating in a sit in with activists from the Centre for Popular Democracy Action in front of the Supreme Court Building on July 19. AFP -
Cori Bush is detained by police. The CPDA held the protest with House Democrats in support of abortion rights. AFP -
Andy Levin is detained by police. AFP -
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is detained by police. AFP -
Barbara Lee is detained by police. AFP -
House Democrats protest against the Dobbs versus Jackson Women's Health Organisation decision in which the court held that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. AFP -
House Democrats join an abortion rights protest. AFP -
Cori Bush leaves a processing area after being arrested for participating in a sit in. AFP -
Ayanna Pressley and Ms Ocasio-Cortez speak to reporters after being arrested. AFP -
Ms Ocasio-Cortez looks on as activists and lawmakers are processed after being arrested. AFP
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