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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDemocratic Representatives at the immigration rally at the (closed) National Mall are being ARRESTED
just heard that on C-SPAN
One of the names was, I believe, Rep. Lewis.
EDIT: LBN article...Rep. Ellison arrested (he was sitting in the middle of Independence Ave...blocking traffic)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014614975
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Democratic Representatives at the immigration rally at the (closed) National Mall are being ARRESTED (Original Post)
Roland99
Oct 2013
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Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)1. John Lewis, Charlie Rangel, Luis Gutierrez, Raul Grijalva, Joe Crowley, Schakosky, Green, Ellison
Lawmakers arrested at immigration rally
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In an attempt to ramp up the heat on their colleagues, several members of Congress joined advocacy leaders and were arrested in a show of civil disobedience to send a message to act on immigration reform an issue that has so far stalled on Capitol Hill amid a showdown over fiscal policy.
Ive been arrested a few times, and I dont mind getting arrested again for something that is right and fair and just, said Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights icon known for his involvement in the March on Washington a half-century ago.
Lewis was joined by fellow Democratic Reps. Charlie Rangel of New York, Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, Raul Grijalva of Arizona, Joe Crowley of New York, Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Al Green of Texas in blocking the streets near the National Mall to bring attention to their efforts.
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http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/immigration-rally-national-mall-98001.html?hp=r2
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In an attempt to ramp up the heat on their colleagues, several members of Congress joined advocacy leaders and were arrested in a show of civil disobedience to send a message to act on immigration reform an issue that has so far stalled on Capitol Hill amid a showdown over fiscal policy.
Ive been arrested a few times, and I dont mind getting arrested again for something that is right and fair and just, said Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights icon known for his involvement in the March on Washington a half-century ago.
Lewis was joined by fellow Democratic Reps. Charlie Rangel of New York, Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, Raul Grijalva of Arizona, Joe Crowley of New York, Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Al Green of Texas in blocking the streets near the National Mall to bring attention to their efforts.
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http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/immigration-rally-national-mall-98001.html?hp=r2
The following lawmakers were reported to be arrested at the march:
Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.)
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23639551/rep-ellison-arrested-at-immigration-reform-rally
Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.)
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23639551/rep-ellison-arrested-at-immigration-reform-rally
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Over half a dozen members of Congress were arrested on Oct. 8 at an immigration rally in Washington D.C., including Charles Rangel, Luis Gutiérrez, and Al Green
Reps. Joseph Crowley, Raul Grivjalva, Jan Schakowsky, John Lewis, and Keith Ellison were also arrested, reported Huffington Post reporter Elise Foley.
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http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/312343-charles-rangel-luis-gutierrez-barbara-lee-other-members-of-congress-arrested-in-dc/
Over half a dozen members of Congress were arrested on Oct. 8 at an immigration rally in Washington D.C., including Charles Rangel, Luis Gutiérrez, and Al Green
Reps. Joseph Crowley, Raul Grivjalva, Jan Schakowsky, John Lewis, and Keith Ellison were also arrested, reported Huffington Post reporter Elise Foley.
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http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/312343-charles-rangel-luis-gutierrez-barbara-lee-other-members-of-congress-arrested-in-dc/