'Old Farts' arrested while protesting outside ICE office in Philadelphia

[Leghorn21]

A group of senior citizen protesters who have dubbed themselves the "Old Farts" were arrested while demonstrating outside of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Philadelphia on Friday.

Six protesters were arrested for refusing to move from blocking the building, according to WHYY, Philadelphia's National Public Radio affiliate.

The group was protesting President Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy that led to the separation of more than 2,000 migrant children from their parents upon being detained at the U.S.-Mexico border for crossing illegally.

"We have a voice as elders and citizens and concerned people to speak up for the welfare for all people but especially for the children," Lynn Eiser told the radio station.





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[msongs]

1. showing democratic party leadership how its done nt

[LeftInTX]

2. One of my friend's mom lives in assisted living...

they are protesting on the corner outside their facility!

[BigmanPigman]

3. The seniors have seen and experienced a lot

and they are afraid for our country's future at this time. That scares me but also gives me hope. They have fought in the past, probably many battles and various fights. They can show us how it is done! They are true patriots and heroes. I have seen many seniors at the rallies I have attended and they are strong,
passionate and driven. I aspire to have their energy.

[smirkymonkey]

4. This is just shameful.

To arrest elderly people for exercising their right to free speech when the real criminals are in the White House.

[Tipperary]

8. The real shame is the millennial. Hanging out and playing their stupid computer games.

Not bothering to vote.

[Hekate]

5. Hooray for us old farts!

[kacekwl]

6. Congratulations assholes, you couldn't just let citizens

protest as is they're right. I'm sure they were causing such a commotion that they had to be arrested. Wait until the masses have had enough . Then you will see commotion so stock up on zip ties now idiots.

[secondwind]

7. I would fit right in.