Congressman Al Green and Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds Arrested at Voting Rights Protest

Congressman Al Green and Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds Arrested at Voting Rights Protest
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 5, 2012. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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Two Democrat lawmakers from Texas were arrested outside the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court buildings in Washington on Aug. 3 while protesting against what they said were efforts to pass more restrictive voter laws.

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) and Texas state Rep. Ron Reynolds were taken into custody by U.S. Capitol Police officers, according to video and statements posted on social media by the two lawmakers.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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