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The man who climbed the Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridgein Washington, D.C.Friday, Roev. He remained in his position for over 24 years in protest of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Wade. A few hours before getting off on Saturday afternoon. According to
FOX 5 DC, protester Guido Reichstadter began climbing the bridge around 10 am on Friday.
While Reichstadter was standing on the bridge, traffic stopped when authorities tried to contact him.
Reichstadter planned to stay on thebridge for as long as possible. When he reached the top of the bridge, a bottle of his water fell to the ground, leaving him without hydration.
According to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, he was detained by police after descending the bridge arch on Saturday afternoon.
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Saturday, June 25, 2022, Prochoice protester Guido Reichstadter at the top of Frederick Douglas Bridge in Washington, D.C.(Kelly Laco / Fox News Digital)
Pro-choice protester Guido Reichstadter at the top of Frederick Douglas Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 25, 2022.(Kelly Laco / Fox News Digital)
Reichstadter, in response to theSupreme Court ruling, stunts of national citizens I hope to stimulate disobedience.
"If I can reach the top of this beloved bridge, I think I can reach the street!" He tweetedon Friday. "Shut down non-violently every day until our rights are protected. I'm here. I love you very much!"
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Bridge traffic was open to the public again on Saturday afternoon.
The archway of the bridge is 70 feet high.
In a tweet calling for support for a "non-violent civil resistance movement for the right to abortion," Reichstadter sees how his protest could end. showed that.
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"I will soon I'm going to jail, but I'm looking forward to getting in touch when I go out, "he wrote.
FoxNews' Firdausa Stover contributed to this report.
