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Related: About this forumYEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013 (GD 2016)
2013U.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.
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
Yes in 2013 got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol to try to advance immigration reform.
Her Sister
Jun 2016
#3
That's right 2013! Rep. John Lewis arrested after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol in 2013
Her Sister
Jun 2016
#8
Atlanta - March 24, 2011 - US Rep. John Lewis at the Rally for Truth & Dignity - Immigrant Rights
Her Sister
Jun 2016
#10
200 Arrested in Historic Action Demanding Immigration Reform and a Halt to Deportations
Her Sister
Jun 2016
#12
Maybe it wasn't his idea. Maybe someone whispered in his ear, "Revolution, baby."
randome
Jun 2016
#16
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)1. Did I forget to add this was in 2013!?
Yep, 2013!
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)2. John Lewis the true symbol of a revolution
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.
Yes in 2013 Rep. John Lewis got arrested for a sit-in in front of Capitol
to try to advance immigration reform. BRAVO!
to try to advance immigration reform. BRAVO!
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)4. A SIT-IN ~ in 2013. Rep. John Lewis.
Arrested. Along with other Congress-members plus about 100 activists!
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)5. Excuse me what year was that?
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)6. Well glad you asked! T'was in 2013!
2013 I tell you!
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)7. Did you say 2013?
???
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)8. That's right 2013! Rep. John Lewis arrested after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol in 2013
A sit-in in 2013. Rep. Lewis. That's rightie, sir!!
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)9. ...
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)10. Atlanta - March 24, 2011 - US Rep. John Lewis at the Rally for Truth & Dignity - Immigrant Rights
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)11. Congressmen Arrested During Protest
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)12. 200 Arrested in Historic Action Demanding Immigration Reform and a Halt to Deportations
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)13. Rep. John Lewis: "Get in good trouble"
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)14. Rep John Lewis’ Speech at March on Washington (23 years old)
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)15. Last Sit-IN for Rep. John Lewis before 2016 was in what year again?
????
randome
(34,845 posts)16. Maybe it wasn't his idea. Maybe someone whispered in his ear, "Revolution, baby."
Do I need this? May as well, just in case:
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)17. Yes all 45 times he got arrested he also had no self-agency!
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!
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)19. What year did Rep. John Lewis get arrested for a Sit-In in front of the Capitol?
Hmmmm???