Democrat Congressman Luis Gutierrez Arrested Outside White House During Dream Act Rally, Slammed Obama on Immigration On Tuesday Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Illinois) was arrested outside of the White House during a Dream Act rally. The Congressman was reportedly arrested after refusing to move when asked by authorities. MRCTV brings us the explanation and video:
Gutierrez, who sat in front of a sign that read Stop Separating Our Families with a line of protesters, refused to leave when asked by the police. Gutierrez was in attendance at a rally urging President Obama to do more to stop the deportation of illegal immigrants.
MRCTV caught up with Gutierrez before he was arrested in which he said, I think (President Obama) should use the broad discretionary power that the laws have conferred upon him and make decisions, smart decisions in regards to deportation. The arrest occurred around 4:40 pm.
Watch the scene unfold below: