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Michigan lawmakers Tlaib, Levin arrested at Washington DC abortion protest
2 Michigan lawmakers arrested at DC abortion protest
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Congressman Andy Levin have been arrested throughout an abortion protest Tuesday in Washington D.C. Levin stated he deliberate to be arrested.
WASHINGTON (FOX 2) – Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Congressman Andy Levin have been arrested throughout an abortion protest Tuesday in Washington D.C.
“I’ve a 17-year-old daughter who may have much less rights than her mom and her grandmothers. That’s not the march towards a extra excellent union that I see America being,” Levin stated.
The Michigan lawmakers have been two of 17 lawmakers arrested and charged with crowding, obstructing and disturbing the peace on the demonstration for abortion entry organized by The Middle for Widespread Democracy Motion. Thirty-five folks have been arrested in complete.
The group was blocking visitors across the Capitol and Supreme Courtroom.
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“It was a deliberate protest, led by the girl’s caucus, and as an enormous supporter of theirs, they requested me if I want to take part, and I stated, ‘Sure I’d,’ and so, these of us arrested all, I feel each certainly one of us, deliberate prematurely to be arrested,” Levin stated.
Levin stated this was the fifth time he’s been arrested for civil disobedience, however says it’s a small value to pay for the problems he’s standing for. He hopes the actions will encourage others.
“And if folks become involved, get out and vote on Aug. 2 after which go vote once more on Nov. 8. Reveal for what you consider in, regardless of the heck it’s. Get out right here and take part in our democracy,” he stated.
Tlaib issued an announcement following her arrest. It reads partially:
“It should not be misplaced that whereas we took arrest as we speak, those that can turn into pregnant and their well being care suppliers face a lot graver risks, together with arrest but in addition violence, in states throughout this nation.”