Protests in Washington on day of historic hearing

Protesters gather in the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Signs supporting Christine Blasey Ford lie on the floor during a protest against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh in Washington, D.C.

Supporters of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington D.C.

Supporters of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather inside the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Protesters rally against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh inside the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

A protester wears tape over her mouth in support of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.

Protesters gather inside the Hart Senate Office Building before Thursday’s hearing in Washington, D.C.

Protesters gather inside the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Protesters opposed to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather at the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of Thursday’s hearing.

A protester opposed to Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination outside the Supreme Court in Washington.

Opponents of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh protest at the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of Thursday’s hearing.

A protester displays a message in support of sexual assault survivors in front of the Supreme Court in Washington.