U.S. Rep. Ellison arrested during immigration rally

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5. John Lewis, Charlie Rangel, Luis Gutierrez, Raul Grijalva, Joe Crowley, Schakosky, Green, Ellison

Lawmakers arrested at immigration rally

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In an attempt to ramp up the heat on their colleagues, several members of Congress joined advocacy leaders and were arrested in a show of civil disobedience to send a message to act on immigration reform – an issue that has so far stalled on Capitol Hill amid a showdown over fiscal policy.

“I’ve been arrested a few times, and I don’t mind getting arrested again for something that is right and fair and just,” said Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights icon known for his involvement in the March on Washington a half-century ago.

Lewis was joined by fellow Democratic Reps. Charlie Rangel of New York, Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, Raul Grijalva of Arizona, Joe Crowley of New York, Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Al Green of Texas in blocking the streets near the National Mall to bring attention to their efforts.

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http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/immigration-rally-national-mall-98001.html?hp=r2

The following lawmakers were reported to be arrested at the march:

Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.)
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23639551/rep-ellison-arrested-at-immigration-reform-rally

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Over half a dozen members of Congress were arrested on Oct. 8 at an immigration rally in Washington D.C., including Charles Rangel, Luis Gutiérrez, and Al Green

Reps. Joseph Crowley, Raul Grivjalva, Jan Schakowsky, John Lewis, and Keith Ellison were also arrested, reported Huffington Post reporter Elise Foley.

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http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/312343-charles-rangel-luis-gutierrez-barbara-lee-other-members-of-congress-arrested-in-dc/