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Shane Claiborne, four other faith activists arrested while protesting GOP budget bill

Exclude from home pageCurated Content  |  May 6, 2025

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Five faith leaders were arrested while praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday (May 5), the second time in as many weeks clergy and others have been handcuffed as they speak out against the Republican-led budget bill.

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