Protesters Condemn Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Demonstrator During Biden Michigan Visit
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Protesters gathered in Warren, Michigan to condemn the arrest of a pro-Palestinian demonstrator during Biden's visit. The protester was arrested for allegedly walking in the motorcade route and assaulting an officer.
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Organizers of the Thursday demonstration denied claims that protesters were non-compliant and said Warren police intimidated them.
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Protesters believe the arrested protester was specifically targeted for being Arab. About 200 people had gathered Thursday to protest Israeli military action in Gaza.
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Warren's police commissioner said the protester's arrest balanced security concerns with rights of citizens. The protester was charged with assaulting/resisting police.
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Palestinian protesters said they will keep organizing despite police tactics. The demonstration reflects growing unhappiness with Biden among Arab-Americans.