WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Catholic university in Wichita canceled a scheduled talk by Kansas Supreme Court Justice Carol Beier because of concerns about a backlash from people who oppose abortion.

Beier was scheduled to speak Friday as part of Newman University’s Constitution Day. She was to discuss the role of the judiciary and how to get into law school.

The Wichita Eagle reports Newman vice president and provost Kimberly Long became concerned about the tone of opposition expressed on social media. Long says she was worried that Beier would not be treated well and for the safety of those who attended the speech. She declined to reveal specific content of the messages.

Long said most of the unsettling messages came from people not affiliated with Newman students or faculty.