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Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 07:05 PM Jun 2016

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 (GD 2016)

2013

U.S. Rep. john Lewis, D-Atlanta, and seven other Democratic congressman were arrested today outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., during an immigration protest.

According to Lewis' office, the civil rights icon was arrested at approximately 4:15 p.m. Buzzfeed reports that Lewis and fellow Congressmen Joe Crowley, Raul Grijalva, Luis Gutierrez, Jan Schakowsky, Keith Ellison, Al Green, Charlie Rangel joined more than 100 activists and started a "peaceful sit-in blocking a street in the front of the Capitol." The protest was part of the Camino Americano Rally for Immigrant Dignity and Respect, an effort to restart immigration reform in Congress.

Lewis has been placed in handcuffs "at least" 45 times, his spokeswoman says. He was arrested more than 40 times during the Civil Rights Movement. Since serving in Congress, he's been arrested five times.

"He was arrested twice at the South African embassy protesting apartheid, twice at the Embassy of the Sudan protesting genocide in Darfur and today he was arrested to demand dignity and respect for immigrants," his office said.


http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/10/08/congressman-john-lewis-adds-arrest-no-45-at-least-to-rap-sheet

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YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 (GD 2016) (Original Post) Her Sister Jun 2016 OP
Did I forget to add this was in 2013!? Her Sister Jun 2016 #1
John Lewis the true symbol of a revolution etherealtruth Jun 2016 #2
Yes in 2013 got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol to try to advance immigration reform. Her Sister Jun 2016 #3
A SIT-IN ~ in 2013. Rep. John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #4
Excuse me what year was that? Her Sister Jun 2016 #5
Well glad you asked! T'was in 2013! Her Sister Jun 2016 #6
Did you say 2013? Her Sister Jun 2016 #7
That's right 2013! Rep. John Lewis arrested after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #8
... Lucinda Jun 2016 #9
:-) Her Sister Jun 2016 #18
Atlanta - March 24, 2011 - US Rep. John Lewis at the Rally for Truth & Dignity - Immigrant Rights Her Sister Jun 2016 #10
Congressmen Arrested During Protest Her Sister Jun 2016 #11
200 Arrested in Historic Action Demanding Immigration Reform and a Halt to Deportations Her Sister Jun 2016 #12
Rep. John Lewis: "Get in good trouble" Her Sister Jun 2016 #13
Rep John Lewis’ Speech at March on Washington (23 years old) Her Sister Jun 2016 #14
Last Sit-IN for Rep. John Lewis before 2016 was in what year again? Her Sister Jun 2016 #15
Maybe it wasn't his idea. Maybe someone whispered in his ear, "Revolution, baby." randome Jun 2016 #16
Yes all 45 times he got arrested he also had no self-agency! Her Sister Jun 2016 #17
What year did Rep. John Lewis get arrested for a Sit-In in front of the Capitol? Her Sister Jun 2016 #19
 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
3. Yes in 2013 got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol to try to advance immigration reform.
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 07:29 PM
Jun 2016


Yes in 2013 Rep. John Lewis got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol

to try to advance immigration reform. BRAVO!


 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
4. A SIT-IN ~ in 2013. Rep. John Lewis.
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 07:40 PM
Jun 2016

Arrested. Along with other Congress-members plus about 100 activists!

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
8. That's right 2013! Rep. John Lewis arrested after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol in 2013
Fri Jun 24, 2016, 06:35 PM
Jun 2016

A sit-in in 2013. Rep. Lewis. That's rightie, sir!!

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
16. Maybe it wasn't his idea. Maybe someone whispered in his ear, "Revolution, baby."
Sat Jun 25, 2016, 09:25 AM
Jun 2016

Do I need this? May as well, just in case:

 

Her Sister

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17. Yes all 45 times he got arrested he also had no self-agency!
Sat Jun 25, 2016, 09:28 AM
Jun 2016

He needed someone to tell him how to do non-violent demonstrations 45 times! He forgot each time. He's just that kind of guy!



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