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Representative David Cicilline statement on violence outside Wyatt

United States Representative David Cicilline (Democrat, Rhode Island) issued the following statement today: “The right of a free people to peacefully protest their government is fundamental to our democracy. I am deeply disturbed by reports that several protesters were struck last night by a vehicle driven by an employee of the Wyatt Detention Facility. “It’s critical that a thorough, independent

Rhode Island News: Representative David Cicilline statement on violence outside Wyatt

August 15, 2019, 3:28 pm

By Uprise RI Staff

United States Representative David Cicilline (Democrat, Rhode Island) issued the following statement today:

“The right of a free people to peacefully protest their government is fundamental to our democracy. I am deeply disturbed by reports that several protesters were struck last night by a vehicle driven by an employee of the Wyatt Detention Facility.

“It’s critical that a thorough, independent investigation into this incident be conducted, and that Warden Daniel Martin make himself available to discuss this matter further.”

[From a press release]