The women , who requested anonymity due to their concerns for their safety , described to CNN Monday how they 'd been `` followed by cars filled with men since Saturday , '' when dozens of women across the kingdom participated in the October 26 NEW : U.S. supports women 's ` ` ability to drive , '' State Department spokesman says . The Women 's Driving Campaign event on Facebook attracted many supporters . Some women who participated now face repercussions . Religious teachings have been interpreted as meaning women should n't drive .
NEW : U.S. supports women 's ` ` ability to drive , '' State Department spokesman says . The Women 's Driving Campaign event on Facebook attracted many supporters . Some women who participated now face repercussions . Religious teachings have been interpreted as meaning women should n't drive .