The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum responded to House Republicans after security guards booted students wearing pro-life hats from the museum’s grounds.

“This was an aberration and not reflective of Smithsonian values and practice of welcoming all visitors regardless of viewpoint,” Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III stated, according to Fox News. “Visitors are not to be denied access based on messages on their clothing, and an error was made in this regard on January 20, 2023.”