Chair of Congressional Black Caucus arrested for storming Senate building in protest of filibuster

[rangerrebew]

Chair of Congressional Black Caucus arrested for storming Senate building in protest of filibuster
Thomas McDonald - July 16, 2021

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and other members of Congress were arrested Thursday after storming the Hart Senate Office Building in protest of the filibuster rule.

“This afternoon, nine people were arrested for demonstrating in a prohibited area on Capitol Grounds. At approximately 3:30 pm, the United States Capitol Police responded to the Atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for reports of illegal demonstration activity,” Capitol Police said.

“After officers arrived on the scene, they warned the demonstrators three times to stop. Those who refused were arrested for D.C. Code §22-1307. Two males and seven females were transported to USCP Headquarters for processing,” they added.

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[rangerrebew]

Surely they should be thrown in jail with  no charges and no bail just like the Jan. 6 "insurrectionists."

[bilo]

Surely they should be thrown in jail with  no charges and no bail just like the Jan. 6 "insurrectionists."

Early on I didn't care to much about the 1/6 protestors that got arrested. After all, they should not have broken windows or gone into the congressional building if they were told not to by the police. However, my attitude has changed as I see the arrested are being held in solitary confinement 23 hrs a day and some have been in custody for more than 6 months. A fair legal system would have made them pay for any damage they committed and 20-40 hrs of community service.

Instead, we now have political prisoners in the USA and a govt that seeks to destroy any who dare to upset the political elites.

[Hoodat]

Democrats - Opposing Equal Protection since 1836.