Protesters demand no evictions during pandemic, blockade courthouse steps Protesters blockade courthouse steps, demand an end to evictions Protesters in Santa Clara County are demanding a halt to all evictions and better protection for renters statewide. They blocked the entrance to the courthouse in order to stop proceedings and to send a message to legislators. SAN JOSE, Calif. - Protesters in Santa Clara County are demanding a halt to all evictions and better protection for renters statewide. They blocked the entrance to the courthouse in order to stop proceedings and to send a message to legislators. In front of the Santa Clara County courthouse, protesters made a blockade: a human barrier to keep everyone out.