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Protesters bang on the doors of the US Supreme Court after storming the steps as Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in as an associate justice on October 6, 2018.
Protesters bang on the doors of the US Supreme Court after storming the steps as Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in as an associate justice on October 6, 2018.
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In photos: Protesters rally against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Updated 10:02 PM EDT, Sat October 6, 2018
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Protesters have been organizing rallies across the country to challenge the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

Law school students and activists gathered in Washington on Saturday to voice their opposition prior to the official vote to confirm Kavanaugh as the next Supreme Court justice. This follows the announcement by Sens. Susan Collins and Joe Manchin on Friday, October 5, that they would vote in favor of Kavanaugh.

Thursday, several hundred protesters turned up at a US Senate building in Washington while lawmakers reviewed an FBI report on allegations against Kavanaugh. Three women have accused him of sexual misconduct, which Kavanaugh has repeatedly denied.

There were also anti-Kavanaugh rallies in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, Oregon.

Comedian Amy Schumer was among more than 300 people arrested in the Hart Senate Office Building atrium after Capitol Police barricaded the front of the Capitol.

A protester sits on the lap of a sculpture that includes the figure of Justice on the steps of the Supreme Court building as demonstrators storm the steps and doors of the court while Judge Brett Kavanaugh is being sworn in.
A protester sits on the lap of a sculpture that includes the figure of Justice on the steps of the Supreme Court building as demonstrators storm the steps and doors of the court while Judge Brett Kavanaugh is being sworn in.
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Protesters storm the steps and doors of the US Supreme Court building as Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in.
Protesters storm the steps and doors of the US Supreme Court building as Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in.
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Women embrace during a protest against the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at the Supreme Court.
Women embrace during a protest against the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at the Supreme Court.
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Activists chant as they are arrested by Capitol Hill Police officers after occupying the steps on the East Front of the US Capitol.
Activists chant as they are arrested by Capitol Hill Police officers after occupying the steps on the East Front of the US Capitol.
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Protesters rally against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh outside of the high court on Saturday, October 6.
Protesters rally against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh outside of the high court on Saturday, October 6.
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US Capitol Police prepare to detain protesters from the steps of the Capitol on Saturday, October 6.
US Capitol Police prepare to detain protesters from the steps of the Capitol on Saturday, October 6.
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A demonstrator cries out after being arrested and removed from the steps of the US Capitol on October 6, 2018.
A demonstrator cries out after being arrested and removed from the steps of the US Capitol on October 6, 2018.
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US Capitol Police arrest anti-Kavanaugh protesters in front of the Capitol on Saturday, October 6.
US Capitol Police arrest anti-Kavanaugh protesters in front of the Capitol on Saturday, October 6.
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Students from Washington-area law schools march on the Capitol East Lawn to protest the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday.
Students from Washington-area law schools march on the Capitol East Lawn to protest the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday.
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A law school student protests the expected confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday in Washington.
A law school student protests the expected confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday in Washington.
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Protesters flood the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington on Thursday, October 4, to protest the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Protesters flood the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington on Thursday, October 4, to protest the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Comedian Amy Schumer is led away after her arrest in the Hart Senate Office Building during the October 4 protest.
Comedian Amy Schumer is led away after her arrest in the Hart Senate Office Building during the October 4 protest.
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An activist forms a heart with her hands as members of the US Capitol Police arrest activists at the Hart Senate Office Building on October 4.
An activist forms a heart with her hands as members of the US Capitol Police arrest activists at the Hart Senate Office Building on October 4.
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Anti-Kavanaugh protesters rally in front of Trump Tower in New York on October 4.
Anti-Kavanaugh protesters rally in front of Trump Tower in New York on October 4.
Seth Wenig/AP
A protester in New York holds a gavel with an anti-Kavanaugh picture.
A protester in New York holds a gavel with an anti-Kavanaugh picture.
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Senate staffers watch as protesters rally against Kavanaugh in the Hart Senate Office Building on October 4.
Senate staffers watch as protesters rally against Kavanaugh in the Hart Senate Office Building on October 4.
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Demonstrators rally in front of an American flag in New York's Times Square on October 4.
Demonstrators rally in front of an American flag in New York's Times Square on October 4.
Seth Wenig/AP
Ben Bergquam, left, a Kavanaugh supporter, argues with protesters marching to the Supreme Court on October 4.
Ben Bergquam, left, a Kavanaugh supporter, argues with protesters marching to the Supreme Court on October 4.
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US Sen. Kamala Harris addresses protesters rallying against Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill on October 4.
US Sen. Kamala Harris addresses protesters rallying against Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill on October 4.
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A protester shouts in the Senate Hart Office Building on October 4.
A protester shouts in the Senate Hart Office Building on October 4.
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US Sen. Elizabeth Warren, center, greets protesters demonstrating against Kavanaugh in Washington on October 4.
US Sen. Elizabeth Warren, center, greets protesters demonstrating against Kavanaugh in Washington on October 4.
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Demonstrators hold anti-Kavanaugh signs as they march to the Supreme Court in Washington on October 4.
Demonstrators hold anti-Kavanaugh signs as they march to the Supreme Court in Washington on October 4.
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An activist holds a sign during a rally October 4 in Washington.
An activist holds a sign during a rally October 4 in Washington.
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A protester dressed as a character from the novel and TV series "The Handmaid's Tale" walks into the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 4.
A protester dressed as a character from the novel and TV series "The Handmaid's Tale" walks into the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 4.
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Protesters rally at the Hart Senate Office Building on October 4.
Protesters rally at the Hart Senate Office Building on October 4.
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