Liberals plan protests against Gorsuch on April Fools’ Day

Published March 28, 2017 6:00pm ET



A coalition of liberal groups opposing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination are plotting “People’s Filibuster” protests in 14 states and Washington on April Fools’ Day.

The protests are aimed at attracting “thousands” of protesters to listen to “everyday Americans” speak out against Gorsuch and President Trump’s agenda. The People’s Filibuster is the brainchild of the People’s Defense, which includes such liberal groups as the Working Families Party, Service Employees International Union and NARAL Pro-Choice America.

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