Politics & Government
Congresswoman Schakowsky Arrested At Immigration Rally
She was marching in a rally for immigration reform in Washington, D.C.
Written by Pam DeFiglio.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky participated in an immigration rally in Washington, D.C. Tuesday and because it blocked a street, she was arrested by authorities, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
WBBM Newsradio also reported that U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez was arrested as well.
Approximately 200 other people were arrested at the rally, according to the Sun-Times.
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