Congressmen Arrested At Immigration Rally In Washington

According to Capitol Police approximately 15,000 people participated in the rally and once a group of demonstrators broke a part from the and blocked first street arrest were made. 200 demonstrators who refused to move were arrested at 4:00PM and charged with crowding, obstructing and incommoding.
Included in the arrest were multiple Democratic congressmen including civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.). Other Congressmen arrested were: were Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Rep. Raul Grivjalva (D-Ariz.), Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.), Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.).
In total eight congressmen were arrested and there is no further information on their processing, release or final charges.
WATCH: Video of the Congressmen and demonstrators below.
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