Two Texas Democratic lawmakers were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday for protesting "voter suppression" during a voting rights rally outside of the Supreme Court. In a video posted to social media, Rep. Al Green can be seen standing next to Texas state Rep. Ron Reynolds as the two are approached by Capitol Police while singing "We Shall Overcome." DEMOCRATIC REP. HANK JOHNSON ARRESTED BY CAPITOL POLICE DURING PROTEST"Today I was protesting the voter suppression bills that are currently pending in the Texas legislature," Reynolds told Fox News. More than 100 state lawmakers were expected to appear at Tuesday’s protest in a move to push the Senate to pass the "For the People Act" and the "John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." Texas Democratic lawmakers have been in Washington, D.C. since July 12, when they fled the state to deny Republican lawmakers the ability to form a quorum and pass legislation that targeted Texas voting laws.

Source: Fox News August 03, 2021 21:56 UTC