Jeffries, Booker Stage Capitol Sit-in Protest Against Deportations
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker initiated a livestreamed sit-in protest on the U.S. Capitol steps, ahead of Congress’s return to session. Their demonstration, titled “An Urgent Conversation with the American People,” focuses on opposing a proposed Republican budget that would cut vital social programs. The protest features guest speakers and aims to highlight the importance of citizen engagement in the face of this critical legislation. The event is being shared widely on social media.
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