US Capitol Police arrest 60 people after veterans demonstration
The US Capitol Police arrested 60 individuals during a veterans’ demonstration that took place outside the Supreme Court. The protest, which aimed to address issues related to fascism, involved around 75 participants and included those wearing shirts that read “Veterans Against Fascism.” Authorities reported that a group of protesters illegally crossed a police line, prompting law enforcement to establish a perimeter and make arrests. The arrested individuals face various charges, including unlawful demonstration, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer. Two individuals required further medical treatment after being taken to a hospital. These events occurred just before a significant military parade in Washington, D.C.,marking the Army’s 250th birthday and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday.
US Capitol Police arrest 60 people after veterans demonstration
The United States Capitol Police said they arrested 60 people Friday evening following a protest demonstration held by veterans.
Police said in a statement that they were “aware of a peaceful demonstration at the Supreme Court this evening with approximately 75 people.”
“A short time later, at around 7 p.m., approximately 60 people from the group left the Supreme Court so as a precaution, our officers began establishing a perimeter. A few people pushed the bike rack down and illegally crossed the police line while running towards the Rotunda Steps,” USCP said.
“Our officers immediately blocked the group and began making arrests,” the statement continued.
A law enforcement official told CNN the protesters were part of a veterans’ group protesting fascism. Many people detained wore shirts that read “Veterans Against Fascism,” according to ABC 7 DC.
USCP said the protesters who were arrested will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line. Some will be charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer.
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Two of the people arrested were taken to a nearby hospital for “further treatment.”
The arrests come on the eve of the Army’s 250th birthday parade in Washington, D.C., which will feature military equipment such as tanks and airplanes and coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
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