Protesters close Bay Bridge with calls for ceasefire in Gaza during Biden’s visit
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Shut Down San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, Demanding Ceasefire
Amidst President Joe Biden’s visit to San Francisco, pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets, causing a major disruption by blocking the westbound lanes on the Bay Bridge’s eastern wing. Their aim was to draw attention to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and call for an immediate ceasefire.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the protesters initiated the blockade just before the morning rush hour, causing significant delays for commuters. In response, law enforcement detained individuals and towed their vehicles.
Protesters Demand Action on Alleged War Crimes
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center, the driving force behind the demonstration, sought to bring the Biden administration’s focus to the alleged war crimes taking place in Gaza. They criticized the president for hosting lavish cocktail parties while the conflict continues.
Expressing their frustration on social media, the center stated, “[The president] could end the genocide in #Gaza TODAY. Instead, he’s using our tax $$ to pay for it and hosting cocktail parties in the SF Bay Area. The Bay Area has shut down the Bay Bridge demanding CeasefireNOW. There is no business as usual.”
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the protest had effectively halted traffic on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge. They acknowledged that individuals exercising their First Amendment rights were being detained and their vehicles towed. The exact number of detainees and towed vehicles remains unknown, and potential criminal charges will be determined by the District Attorney’s office.
For more information, click here to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.
What were the consequences faced by the individuals participating in the protest on the Bay Bridge
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Shut Down San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, Demanding Ceasefire
In the midst of President Joe Biden’s visit to San Francisco, pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets, causing a major disruption by blocking the westbound lanes on the Bay Bridge’s eastern wing. Their aim was to draw attention to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and call for an immediate ceasefire.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the protesters initiated the blockade just before the morning rush hour, causing significant delays for commuters. In response, law enforcement detained individuals and towed their vehicles.
Protesters Demand Action on Alleged War Crimes
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center, the driving force behind the demonstration, sought to bring the Biden administration’s focus to the alleged war crimes taking place in Gaza. They criticized the president for hosting lavish cocktail parties while the conflict continues.
Expressing their frustration on social media, the center stated, “[The president] could end the genocide in #Gaza TODAY. Instead, he’s using our tax $$ to pay for it and hosting cocktail parties in the SF Bay Area. The Bay Area has shut down the Bay Bridge demanding CeasefireNOW. There is no business as usual.”
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the protest had effectively halted traffic on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge. They acknowledged that individuals exercising their First Amendment rights were being detained and their vehicles towed. The exact number of detainees and towed vehicles remains unknown, and potential criminal charges will be determined by the District Attorney’s office.
For more information, click here to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.
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