TX: Lawmaker: I called immigration authorities on Capitol protesters

[rainbow4321]

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/texas-tribune/lawmaker-i-called-immigration-authorities-on-capitol-protesters/443944492



The normally ceremonial last day of the legislative session briefly descended into chaos on Monday, as proceedings in the House were disrupted by large protests and at least one Republican lawmaker called immigration authorities on the protesters.

State Rep. Matt Rinaldi, R-Irving, said he called U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement while hundreds of people dressed in red T-shirts unfurled banners and chanted in opposition to the state’s new sanctuary cities law. His action enraged Hispanic legislators nearby, leading to a tussle in which each side accused the other of threats and violence.

[WellDarn]

1. Sow the wind

Mr. Rinaldi

Sow the wind

[emulatorloo]

2. That same Texas Lawmaker threatened to shoot Democratic Lawmaker in the head

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029132440

"Texas Republican 'threatens to shoot Democrat' over immigration protest"

"A group of Democratic state representatives on Monday accused a Republican of threatening to “put a bullet in the head” of a fellow lawmaker on the Texas House floor, as a raucous protest against a new state immigration law unfolded in a public gallery and legislators confronted each other."

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At an afternoon news conference, the Democrats said Republican Matt Rinaldi, from suburban Dallas, made the shooting threat towards Poncho Nevarez, a Democrat from the border town of Eagle Pass. Several Democrats said Rinaldi also bragged about “calling Ice” on protesters who interrupted a floor session, leading to a near-scuffle between Rinaldi and Democrat Cesar Blanco. The Democrats said Rinaldi’s comments about shooting came during a second altercation, moments later.

[walkingman]

3. GOP in Texas is a vile group of white folks

[TexasTowelie]

4. As a former resident of Irving,

I must say how disappointed I am with the fact that the city keeps on electing Republicans as state representatives. There were several elections where the Democrats were in extremely close contests. Unfortunately some of my former colleagues were right wing idiots.

[Txbluedog]

9. Arghhhhhhhh

We just got rid of batshit crazy Beth Van Duyne, this guy should be next on the list

[lpbk2713]

5. My sympathies go out to all Texas DUers.

Assholery has no geographic boundaries.

[Solly Mack]

6. Lawmakers are now attacking reporters and calling the authorities on protesters.

USA!USA!

Sick, sick, sick.

[NoWheyJose]

8. Another Video

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Link to tweet

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[NoWheyJose]

7. Direct Link To Video

[link:https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-republican-sb-4-protesters-capitol-ice/|

[LeftInTX]

10. Just last week, Gov Abbott, a sheriff, and somone else published a very long op-ed

About how SB4 would only inquire about immigration status after the individual was arrested.

This proves that they will call ICE whenever someone gets on their nerves. This snowflake Rinaldi was mad because protesters were noisy.

[bluecollar2]

11. Typical banana Republic politics...

[tandem5]

12. Mr. Smith goes to wacko-town.