AOC Among Lawmakers Arrested at Supreme Court Rally

More than a dozen US lawmakers, most from the Democratic Women’s Caucus, were arrested by US Capitol police on Tuesday during an abortion-rights rally in front of the US Supreme Court.

New York Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Carolyn Maloney and Nydia Velazquez were among those who were arrested, as were Representatives Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar. When reached for comment, the United States Capitol Police pointed to statements made on its Twitter account. The US Capital Police said they arrested 35 people, including 17 members of Congress, for obstructing traffic.

Video footage of the event, which took place in front of the Supreme Court steps, shows Ocasio-Cortez being escorted away by police. Representatives didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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[cunderthesun]

We all know damn well she wasn’t arrested. She was escorted off the premises…… what a fucking rebel….

[idliketosay]

That was so cringe…she didn’t even have cuffs on but pretended like she did. Wow. She really thinks she’s a hero 🤮🤮🤮

[filo]

This is the most theatrical scenes I’ve ever saw. She walk like she was in cuffs but pumps the fist.

[KingAries]

She walked away with her hands behind her back like she was getting handcuffed 😂

[nickmedley]

She raised her right arm up to wave at people….something tells me this was fake 😂

[hammerk]

Special treatment..no cuffs...mugshot??? Clown show at best.

[petersdinkladge]

Not even cuffed. This is almost as bad as when she went to the border and yelled at a parking lot through the fence 😳 🙄

[alexandercaceres]

Such a child. "If I walk with my hands behind my back and pretend I'm in cuffs, they'll think I'm cool!".

[sybergato]

This is so dumb. Not only is she prompting illegal activity, she's happy about it. If it were a Republican they would call for a committee to be formed.

[davidgrant]

She raised her right arm as the cop led her away. She wasn't arrested. She just wants to lie so she seems like she actually cares.

[randallfowler]

lol she raised her fist in solidarity while pretending to be handcuffed.🤣

[bullhead]

Who the heck voted for AOC? What an empty head.

[popcornfps]

She's not even handcuffed give me a break 😂

[HHIVR]

LIES LIES LIES..They were not arrested, handcuffed or detained.

[Keyboardman]

For this kind of grand standing, I think she and any other member of congress should be fined and censured. Regardless of who she is, this is below the dignity of any elected member of congress....

[Jax]

Not arrested! Retract your HEADLINE @Bloomberg!

[CoopCooper.]

How in the blue hell can anyone believe this. It boggles the mind. Tell these liars you've had enough.

[theconductor]

This BS headline is exactly why you have 0 credibility as journalists. Laughable.

[landenx]

NOT ARRESTED, TYPICAL AMERICAN PROPAGANDA

[stevefadrosh]

this is to take heat off her image from the Alex Stein troll. She doesn't care about anybody but herself.