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116. YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013

Fri Jun 24, 2016, 07:08 AM

Jun 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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The House Sit-In for the Vote on Gun Sense has nothing to do with Sen. Sanders. (GD) [View all] Her Sister Jun 2016 OP

Since Sen. Sanders likes the idea of crowds outside this would've been a great week for Her Sister Jun 2016 #1

seems kind of petty Vattel Jun 2016 #2

What is petty! You mean a stunt? Her Sister Jun 2016 #3

You seem to want to use the sit-in to dis Sanders. Vattel Jun 2016 #9

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #33

It reads like a TOS violation. John Poet Jun 2016 #86

It was deleted earlier Today and reinstated! Her Sister Jun 2016 #87

And if Sanders had done just that he would have been called a grandstander!! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #7

People are saying this was BS's work. It was not. It is important to set the record straight. Squinch Jun 2016 #56

Who are "these people"? Separation Jun 2016 #147

Nobody Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #153

I edited the OP to add plenty examples/links and quotes Her Sister Jun 2016 #189

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #176

He wouldn't have been called a grandstander if he joined the vast majority pnwmom Jun 2016 #113

Well, he did stop by.nt WhiteTara Jun 2016 #4

That that does indeed count for something may have necessitated the OP. n/t Orsino Jun 2016 #14

Representative John Lewis should be applauded!!! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #5

Ignore the obvious trolling,that's my opinion.nt sufrommich Jun 2016 #6

Your point being? Mass Jun 2016 #8

My point is that am hearing people trying to say that this is all happening thanks to Sen. Sanders Her Sister Jun 2016 #11

You couldn't be more wrong. All people have said is jillan Jun 2016 #19

Baloney puffy socks Jun 2016 #36

x 1000 Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #102

Yes. People did. Squinch Jun 2016 #57

False; some key responses from the thread: LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #79

So much wrong, so much fail. So little time Number23 Jun 2016 #82

OMG! EffieBlack Jun 2016 #93

Dang. I didn't know about those. eom BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #103

You missed the posts where people where saying Bernie showed Dems pnwmom Jun 2016 #114

Really? progree Jun 2016 #22

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512213859#post6 Her Sister Jun 2016 #24

Oh, ouch. Got me! n/t progree Jun 2016 #26

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512213859#post14 Her Sister Jun 2016 #28

Well, in #22, I did partly cover my ass with: "Sanders supporters say some goofy things sometimes" progree Jun 2016 #30

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027942333 Her Sister Jun 2016 #44

Ok, Ok. But I wonder if we will ever quit fighting the primary wars and start uniting progree Jun 2016 #50

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027942333#post66 Her Sister Jun 2016 #51

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512214344#post43 Her Sister Jun 2016 #53

I have no doubt that MOST have already united to fight to get Hillary elected. But we are also Squinch Jun 2016 #61

Aww the Democratic circular firing squad in action. MOST? It sure doesn't seem like it. progree Jun 2016 #64

I refer you to the polls. MOST is a fact, whether it seems so to you or not. Democrats are Squinch Jun 2016 #65

I'm talking about here, not to some polls, regarding all the infighting. progree Jun 2016 #66

There is no reason why requiring that Lewis and Clark get the appropriate credit for their actions Squinch Jun 2016 #68

yea I just checked that thread DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #88

So tell me Lazy Daisy Jun 2016 #92

YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #116

Yes in 2013 Rep. John Lewis got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol ! Arrest # 45~ in 2013 Her Sister Jun 2016 #117

Of course the Dem primary was better than the RepbuliCLOWN primary! RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #52

Wow you called me a sore winner! Am in my place now! Her Sister Jun 2016 #54

No, because there are still people saying "whether or not it happened due to Sanders's influence." Squinch Jun 2016 #62

It was said before in a thread but it bears repeating DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #89

Yep. Exactly. Squinch Jun 2016 #94

Very well said. Thank you! PeaceNikki Jun 2016 #134

Though I understand your point RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #146

I edited the OP to add plenty examples/links and quotes Her Sister Jun 2016 #187

Sounds like you hear voices saying a lot of things. Might want to get that checked. harun Jun 2016 #120

Here in DU: Read the thread, I posted examples... plus Her Sister Jun 2016 #121

I see nothing wrong with that. harun Jun 2016 #122

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #123

That was a personal attack. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #152

And just who are they? Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #154

lol! The whole thread! Read the whole thread Her Sister Jun 2016 #171

I edited the OP to add plenty examples/links and quotes Her Sister Jun 2016 #181

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #177

Please delete this. peace13 Jun 2016 #10

When so many voices tried to deminish John Lewis and demean his character Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #104

Perfect words from Rep. John Lewis Her Sister Jun 2016 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author ronnykmarshall Jun 2016 #84

This whole thread comes across as infighting bait. liberalnarb Jun 2016 #13

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #142

Thank You For Posting This Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #15

Are you using John Lewis as a pretext for continuing the primary bickering? QC Jun 2016 #16

What I think the poster is trying to do is to give credit where credit is due DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #40

A poster is trying to ensure that Lewis gets the appropriate credit for what he did. Are you Squinch Jun 2016 #63

Why did you bother to post this? No one said it did. jillan Jun 2016 #17

They're saying it right in this thread. NYC Liberal Jun 2016 #58

You need to read upthread. Sanders supports DID give Bernie the credit. AgadorSparticus Jun 2016 #95

More Sanders bashing PowerToThePeople Jun 2016 #18

Exactly! B Calm Jun 2016 #25

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #144

You are not a uniter. 840high Jun 2016 #158

Am not an uniter? Says you! Her Sister Jun 2016 #188

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #143

Has anyone alerted on this hurtful OP? B Calm Jun 2016 #20

Yes, it was deleted, but now reinstated. Her Sister Jun 2016 #23

Yea, it's bashing. B Calm Jun 2016 #31

+1 TDale313 Jun 2016 #35

Its the truth. Nt puffy socks Jun 2016 #37

You still fighting the primary too? B Calm Jun 2016 #38

... Her Sister Jun 2016 #41

nope puffy socks Jun 2016 #46

One hasnt conceded yet, so.... JaneyVee Jun 2016 #49

The admins say its over AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #73

This has to do with credit for his own agency being taken away from John Lewis pnwmom Jun 2016 #115

It has to do with primary supporters of one candidate AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #124

This has nothing to do with the primary. It's about gun control pnwmom Jun 2016 #125

Where in the OP does it mention anything about the primary? NYC Liberal Jun 2016 #59

did you read the thread that she linked to by blue flower? DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #90

You saying two wrongs make a right? B Calm Jun 2016 #97

No I'm not DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #98

... TDale313 Jun 2016 #32

... Her Sister Jun 2016 #39

No doubt it was snark. WTF post this? Just another Hill fan still pissed off. nt Logical Jun 2016 #91

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #145

Rep John Lewis is a great man. William769 Jun 2016 #21

I've always had great admiration and respect for John Lewis. HE walks the talk. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #27

So? elleng Jun 2016 #29

Seriously; can someone explain this rush to give credit to white men Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #106

Clearly nobody noticed. elleng Jun 2016 #107

Congressman Lewis and Congresswoman Clark organized this protest Gothmog Jun 2016 #34

It's not the first time Lewis and Clark forged a new path..... Sheepshank Jun 2016 #42

Congressman Lewis is one of my heroes Gothmog Jun 2016 #47

Love it! pandr32 Jun 2016 #48

I love Congressman Lewis KMOD Jun 2016 #60

Why didn't Lewis use this tactic before in Congress? There were all kinds of posts 2cannan Jun 2016 #43

The murders of 49 mostly young hispanic gay men was the catalyst obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #45

Yes in 2013 Rep. John Lewis got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol ! Arrest # 45 Her Sister Jun 2016 #118

Kick. Suggesting that BS had anything to do with this is delusional. Squinch Jun 2016 #55

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #67

Just let go.... AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #69

Write that in this OP too: Her Sister Jun 2016 #71

+1 (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jun 2016 #166

It was ridiculous for people to state that it was because of him bravenak Jun 2016 #70

Your bait isn't helping... coco77 Jun 2016 #72

... Her Sister Jun 2016 #74

Curious huh? coco77 Jun 2016 #77

What do you say to the people saying the Filibuster and Sit-In had something to do with Sen Sanders Her Sister Jun 2016 #78

Eh. Some Sanders supporters are unhappy. Just refute them calmly and walk away. randome Jun 2016 #75

I don't think it's wise to ignore the belittlement of a civil rights icon Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #108

+ a million! eom BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #135

BlueMt, I lived in TX for two years Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #136

I chuckled the other day when BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #137

K&R betsuni Jun 2016 #76

2013: Congressman John Lewis adds arrest no. 45 - at least - to rap sheet Her Sister Jun 2016 #80

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #81

My my my! Her Sister Jun 2016 #83

It's embarrassing that this OP was even necessary but clearly it was. And the screams from folks Number23 Jun 2016 #85

A historic sit in is happening and you care about who gets credit? insta8er Jun 2016 #96

I think it's valid to be proud of the "establishment" that realmirage Jun 2016 #99

Yes, to insinuate John Lewis needed external influence to show courage is disgusting Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #101

Thank you so much for this post Sister, A THOUSAND TIMES, thank you Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #100

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2016 #105

Should little ladies and minorities should just smile politely Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #110

lol - you are one of the funny ones SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2016 #111

Only in the same sense that Ted Cruz supporters would be considered a minority. nt Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #112

No one gets to take that away from John Lewis, our National Treasure, HS.. Thank you! Cha Jun 2016 #109

Awesome photos Cha! Her Sister Jun 2016 #119

You should stop trashing Bernie. I'm really getting sick of it. Vinca Jun 2016 #126

Not trashing Bernie. Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #130

No one is. And you are trashing Bernie. Vinca Jun 2016 #132

No one is? You haven't read this thread then. Plenty examples Her Sister Jun 2016 #133

I edited the OP to add plenty examples/links and quotes Her Sister Jun 2016 #186

Bernie's not the candidate. Talk about Hillary and Trump. Vinca Jun 2016 #190

Ah good to know. Now go to those links and tell them that! Her Sister Jun 2016 #191

I don't have a clue what that means, but have a nice day anyway. Vinca Jun 2016 #194

Thanks you too! Her Sister Jun 2016 #195

They had nothing to do with sense at all Press Virginia Jun 2016 #127

Kick him while he's down! HassleCat Jun 2016 #128

Were not insults. Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #129

I agree HasselCat. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #155

John Lewis has fought for people who did not even know he was fighting for them. Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #131

KICK! Cha Jun 2016 #138

This thread is full of win Arazi Jun 2016 #139

I just responded in that blue flower thread DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #140

That thread has 144 rc's! ~ Do people choose to be tone deaf even after we call them out on it? Her Sister Jun 2016 #141

your welcome , Her Sister DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #148

K&R Jamaal510 Jun 2016 #149

nothing. nada. zip. zero. big. goose. egg. Hiraeth Jun 2016 #150

Who said it was? Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #151

You may wish to read the thread. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #156

Then it should be easy for you to link to them Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #157

I am not your secretary. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #160

Thought you could not Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #162

Read post 79. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #163

I am on a phone and they are not numbered Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #164

Aaaah. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #165

Nope, never saw the original posts Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #167

Lol~ sheshe2 Jun 2016 #168

That's OK The Rest Of DU Sure Did.. Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #169

I edited the OP to add plenty examples/links and quotes Her Sister Jun 2016 #179

I edited the OP to add plenty examples/links and quotes Her Sister Jun 2016 #178

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #173

Huge UNREC for trying to divide us. 840high Jun 2016 #159

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #174

Huge REC For The Truth!!!! Grassy Knoll Jun 2016 #161

I wish Bernie had nothing to do with it. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #170

It was appalling to see that thread claiming Bernie inspired it treestar Jun 2016 #172

My point is that am hearing people trying to say that this is all happening thanks to Sen. Sanders Her Sister Jun 2016 #175

Go Democrats! fun n serious Jun 2016 #180

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis. Her Sister Jun 2016 #182

I agree! fun n serious Jun 2016 #183

I added this too: Her Sister Jun 2016 #184

Bravo John Lewis! fun n serious Jun 2016 #185

Not buying it Uponthegears Jun 2016 #192

Okee! Her Sister Jun 2016 #193

So you okee that this was a cheap attack on Sanders and his supporters, nothing less. B Calm Jun 2016 #196

No it was more of a Good to know, Go on, Be well! Her Sister Jun 2016 #197

That's not how I would define the definition of Okee. LOL B Calm Jun 2016 #198

Now let's put Uponthegears Jun 2016 #199