Lawmakers Evacuated as Protesters Demand Gaza Ceasefire at DNC Headquarters

Washington, DC United States of America
Lawmakers, including Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Sean Casten (D-Ill.), were evacuated from the DNC headquarters.
The demonstration led to a clash with the U.S. Capitol Police, resulting in injuries to six officers and the arrest of one protester.
The protesters, many of whom wore 'Cease Fire Now' shirts, aimed to block entrances and exits to the DNC building.
The protest was organized by advocacy groups IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Democratic Socialists of America.

On November 16, 2023, a protest demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war took place outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters. The demonstration was organized by advocacy groups IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Democratic Socialists of America. The protesters, many of whom wore 'Cease Fire Now' shirts, aimed to block entrances and exits to the DNC building. This led to a clash with the U.S. Capitol Police, resulting in injuries to six officers and the arrest of one protester.

The protest escalated to the point where lawmakers, including Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Sean Casten (D-Ill.), were evacuated from the DNC headquarters. The Capitol Police reported that about 150 people were involved in the protest. The demonstration also led to a lockdown of House office buildings.

The protest was part of an interfaith vigil and civil disobedience action against Israel's war in Gaza. The protesters were demanding that lawmakers support a ceasefire in the conflict. The police described the protest as 'illegally and violently protesting' near the DNC headquarters. However, no further details were provided about the specific actions that led to this characterization of the protest.


Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • The Haaretz article implies a direct confrontation between Jewish protesters and a pro-Israel lawmaker, but the body of the article does not provide details of this specific event.

Sources

90%

  • Unique Points
    • The police evacuated all members, including Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Sean Casten (D-Ill.).
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    • The article quotes Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) as saying the protesters were 'pro-terrorist, anti-#Israel', which could be seen as a biased characterization of the protesters.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    89%

    • Unique Points
      • The protest was led by IfNotNow, along with other left-wing and pro-Palestinian groups.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (80%)
      • The other side: IfNotNow, which led the protest along with other left-wing and pro-Palestinian groups, said in a statement Thursday morning that over 90 protesters were injured in the clashes.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      92%

      • Unique Points
        • The protest was organized by advocacy groups IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Democratic Socialists of America.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (90%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      84%

      • Unique Points
        • Rep. Brad Sherman reported being evacuated from the DNC after protesters grew violent, pepper spraying police officers and attempting to break into the building.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (80%)
        • The title of the article implies a direct confrontation between Jewish protesters and a pro-Israel lawmaker, but the body of the article does not provide details of this specific event.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (70%)
        • The article uses loaded language such as 'pro-terrorist, anti-Israel protesters' which indicates a bias towards viewing the protesters in a negative light.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        89%

        • Unique Points
          • Protesters, many wearing 'Cease Fire Now' shirts, aimed to block entrances and exits to the building where Democratic representatives and candidates were attending a reception.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (80%)
          • Protesters blamed police for the violence, saying officers rushed them without warning.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication