Several dozen protesters have been arrested after they gathered and chanted outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office over a health care proposal by Senate Republicans.
Forty-three protesters were arrested on Thursday and charged with “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” Capitol Police said in a statement. Reporters tweeted photos of the protesters being carried out by Capitol Police.
The protesters denounced the health care plan that was released earlier on Thursday, saying it would deprive millions of Americans of healthcare benefits.
“Don’t touch Medicaid, save our liberty,” the protesters chanted outside McConnell’s office.
The 28 female and 15 male protesters who were arrested were transported to Capitol Police headquarters for processing, authorities said.
The protest was organized by ADAPT, a national disability rights organization. About 60 protesters gathered for a “die-in” to fight back on the health care bill, ADAPT said…