On Monday, August 3, 2026, clergy members and activists were arrested on Capitol Hill during a protest addressing concerns over the Iran war and voting rights. The group was demonstrating at the Senate office and sought a meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune as part of their "100 Days of Action" campaign leading up to November’s elections.

The arrests occurred amid heightened activism focused on these issues, with the protesters aiming to influence legislative attention before the upcoming electoral cycle.

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