Rep. Rashida Tlaib Detained by Police at Protest Against Delta Airlines at Detroit Airport
Posted on AllSides February 16th, 2020
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Michigan Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib was detained by police as she participated in a demonstration at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) Friday. Tlaib joined with airport catering employees in their protest for higher wages and a better health care program.
While Tlaib was not arrested, some protesters with her were taken into custody for blocking a road. Tlaib chose to ride with those arrested.
"This afternoon, members of UniteHere! gathered at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport," read a statement from an airport spokesperson. "The union had a permit to demonstrate. Nine...
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