U.S. Supreme Court steps as a focal point for viral protest imagery

The Supreme Court of the United States building has been the site of numerous protests, vigils, and demonstrations tied to major rulings; images and videos taken on its steps and plaza are commonly circulated by news outlets and social platforms. High-profile decisions, including those in 2022 concerning reproductive rights, produced widely shared footage and photographs outside the Court. The building's exterior and public sidewalks regularly serve as a backdrop for viral coverage of legal and political events.