Updated 1:21 p.m. 

Protesters opposing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court gathered early Monday morning on Capitol Hill, where Barrett faces her first day of confirmation hearings in the Senate.

Wearing white overalls, masks and gloves, a crowd of demonstrators chanted “no COVID test, no hearing!” — criticizing the Senate’s decision to proceed with Barrett’s hearings without coronavirus testing, despite the recent positive COVID-19 tests of two GOP senators, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina.

The protestors were met with opposition from anti-abortion demonstrators as they made their way to the Hart Senate building. Before 9 a.m., the protesters attempted to block the entrance to the Dirksen Senate building. According to Capitol Police, 22 individuals were arrested and charged with “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” and one individual was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct.

Barrett’s expedient nomination following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stirred immediate opposition from Democrats, who condemned President Donald Trump’s and the Republicans’ attempt to fill the vacant seat only weeks before the presidential election. An unwavering conservative, Barrett’s confirmation would cement a conservative majority on the court, prompting Democratic concerns over abortion and Affordable Care Act rulings.

Monday marks the beginning of four consecutive days of hearings for Barrett. It appears as though Republicans will likely secure the votes needed to confirm the judge prior to the election.

This post has been updated with the number of arrests from U.S. Capitol Police.