More than 100 religious, immigration activists arrested at White House

[hrmjustin]

Adelle M. Banks and Heather Adams

WASHINGTON (RNS) More than 100 religious leaders and activists were arrested Thursday (July 31) in a White House protest aimed at halting deportations and aiding immigrants living in the U.S. illegally.

The direct action sponsored by Church World Service and Casa de Maryland, an immigration advocacy group, brought leaders from New England to Hawaii to the nation’s capital.

The U.S. Park Police completed the arrests of 112 people by 3 p.m., charging each with “blocking passage” on the sidewalk outside the White House, a misdemeanor, said Sidney Traynham, a spokesman for Church World Service.

Each went through a “post and forfeit” process, paying $50 in cash and forfeiting their right to a trial.

http://www.religionnews.com/2014/07/31/100-religious-immigration-activists-arrested-white-house/

[No Vested Interest]

1. They would do better to demonstrate outside the Capitol.

They may have arguments with Presidential policies, but certainly the inaction in Congress is far more egregious.

[hrmjustin]

2. Good point, especially after the house debacle yesterday.

[No Vested Interest]

3. Today in Congress is not much better.

I had C-Span on this morning while Congress is in session. GOP is stonewalling. - They wouldn't reveal what they intend to present next, while asking Dems to vote for their bill.
Guess they will reconvene this afternoon - We'll see where that goes.

[hrmjustin]

4. They are handing the Democrats an issue and we will take it.