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22 protesters arrested during Kavanaugh hearing
The Hill ^ | September 4, 2018 | Michael Burke

Posted on 09/04/2018 11:13:02 AM PDT by jazusamo

Two short videos at link.

Twenty-two people were arrested Tuesday morning after they protested Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing, U.S. Capitol Police said.

Protesters could be heard urging senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee to vote against Kavanaugh's confirmation and to adjourn Tuesday’s hearing.

“Senators, we demand you vote no,” one protester yelled.

Another urged senators to "be a hero and cancel this year."

"This should be an impeachment proceeding and not a confirmation hearing," another said.

The women’s rights group UltraViolet confirmed that its executive director and co-founder, Shaunna Thomas, was among those arrested on Tuesday.

The group argues that Kavanaugh would be the deciding vote to gut Roe v. Wade and criminalize abortion if confirmed.

“Senators, on behalf of the millions of women across the country whose rights will be stripped by a Kavanaugh court, I demand you reject this nomination,” Thomas said during the hearing.

The protesters were charged with disorderly conduct, according to a Capitol Police spokeswoman, who said that an update would be provided at the end of the day.

Democrats on the Senate panel also attempted to have Tuesday’s hearing adjourned over documents related to Kavanaugh that they say they haven’t had sufficient time to review.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) ultimately denied the move to adjourn.

"Senators have had more than enough time ... to adequately assess Judge Kavanaugh's qualifications," he said.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: democrats; kavanaugh; kavanaughhearing; protesterarrests; scotus; ussenate
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Good, but from the interruptions and racket they made it sounded like it should have been more than 22.
1 posted on 09/04/2018 11:13:02 AM PDT by jazusamo
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To: jazusamo

They were not protesters...They were disrupters!


2 posted on 09/04/2018 11:15:47 AM PDT by Freedom56v2 (#KATE'SWALL Build it Now)
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To: jazusamo

Of course,Linda Sarasor was arrested again.They never put the Mussie Beaach in jail.


3 posted on 09/04/2018 11:15:48 AM PDT by Renegade
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who allowed them in the gallery? Isn't a ticket from a congresscritter necessary?

Come ON GOP.......... Make the Dems pay. DO SOMETHING to punish these squatters.

4 posted on 09/04/2018 11:16:29 AM PDT by WaterWeWaitinFor ("We will be one people under one God, saluting one American flag". DJT 9/12/16)
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To: jazusamo

Who were the Congress member who got these vermin their seating tickets? We want to know who was enabling these domestic terrorists.


5 posted on 09/04/2018 11:16:48 AM PDT by txrefugee
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To: Freedom56v2

You’re correct, FRiend.


6 posted on 09/04/2018 11:17:21 AM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: WaterWeWaitinFor

I read earlier it’s on a first in line basis, not sure if that’s correct though.


7 posted on 09/04/2018 11:19:18 AM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: jazusamo

We are moving from a consensus government to mob rule. These people are “community organizers.” Community organizer is a privatized version of a communist apparatchik.

Community organizers, similar to union thugs, can’t be tolerated as part of our governing processes. They will disrupt them so the government as we know it can’t function. Both community organizers and union thugs are there to get their way regardless of what is best for the people.

I can’t wait to see how Ocasio-Cortez conducts herself on the floor. The House will not tolerate constant interruptions.


8 posted on 09/04/2018 11:20:34 AM PDT by Gen.Blather
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To: jazusamo

DC Police: Follow the Money please.


9 posted on 09/04/2018 11:20:59 AM PDT by Broker (Atlanta O-4)
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To: txrefugee

My thoughts exactly.


10 posted on 09/04/2018 11:23:22 AM PDT by mort56
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To: jazusamo

Hopefully Sessions won’t prosecute and enforce the law, it would taint his perfect pro-Left record.


11 posted on 09/04/2018 11:25:32 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: jazusamo

Arrested or just escorted out? How fast until charges are dropped?


12 posted on 09/04/2018 11:26:51 AM PDT by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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MAGA!

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13 posted on 09/04/2018 11:26:53 AM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: jazusamo

Michael Moore promised to bring 1 MILLION to DC to prevent the Supreme Court confirmation vote.


14 posted on 09/04/2018 11:27:00 AM PDT by euram
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To: euram

Ha! Sounds like that turkey, the only thing bigger than his mouth is his belly.


15 posted on 09/04/2018 11:30:15 AM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: Renegade
Linda Sarasor was arrested again

How is a muslim pro-abortion?

16 posted on 09/04/2018 11:33:57 AM PDT by MarMema (John James for US Senate. Dump Debbie!! Let's Fly Michigan.)
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"The group argues that Kavanaugh would be the deciding vote to gut Roe v. Wade and criminalize abortion if confirmed."

From their lips to God's ears......

17 posted on 09/04/2018 11:35:09 AM PDT by circlecity
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Pro-Abort for non-muzzy.


18 posted on 09/04/2018 11:35:15 AM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Freedom56v2

I would think preventing a constitutionally protected function of our government would be considered anarchy, notjust disruption.


19 posted on 09/04/2018 11:38:59 AM PDT by americas.best.days... ( Donald John Trump has pulled the sword from the stone.)
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To: Gen.Blather

“I can’t wait to see how Ocasio-Cortez conducts herself on the floor. The House will not tolerate constant interruptions.”

I still have hope that Joe Crowley will run as an independent in November against her. She’s managed to wear out her welcome very quickly, and she only won because 90% of the RATS in the district stayed home!
But if she does get seated, she’s going to find out what discipline is, unless the RATS take over.


20 posted on 09/04/2018 11:39:27 AM PDT by vette6387
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