Dozens of protesters arrested after staging sit-in at Chuck Schumer’s DC office
Summary
Police arrested 54 Sunrise Movement protesters after they staged a sit-in at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Washington office. The protesters urged Senate Democrats to end the filibuster and choose a leader who would take stronger action on climate change.Key Facts
- The Sunrise Movement said a few hundred people joined the protest, including demonstrators from New York.
- Protesters delivered a letter to Schumer and sent copies to every Senate Democrat.
- The letter called for Democrats to prioritize ending the filibuster when Congress returns in January.
- The group said it was raising $24,000 for bail and possible legal fees.
- Several Democratic senators have said they will not support Schumer for majority leader.
- Some Democrats have backed Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen as a challenger.
- Three protesters were arrested at a separate sit-in in Schumer’s office on Tuesday.
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