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Over 400 Protesters at ‘Justice for J6’ Rally Hear That Jan. 6 Was ‘Stupid and Wrong’

Peaceful assembly is what terrifies oppressors, says organizer

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Over 400 Protesters at ‘Justice for J6’ Rally Hear That Jan. 6 Was ‘Stupid and Wrong’
Matt Braynard (C), executive director of 'Look Ahead America,' gestures as protesters gather for the "Justice for J6" rally in Washington on Sept. 18, 2021. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images
Melanie Sun
Melanie Sun
9/19/2021|Updated: 9/22/2021

A protest at the U.S. Capitol, which organizers said was to protect American’s civil rights, ended without incident on Sept. 18, despite verbal clashes between protesters and counter protesters, and four arrests before and after the rally.

Event organizer Matt Braynard, a former Trump aide who now heads the non-profit “Look Ahead America,” said the event was a civil rights protest calling for attention to the disparate treatment of non-violent Jan. 6 protesters when compared to others, such as those protesting Justice Brett Kavanaugh—who also entered congressional buildings on Capitol Hill to exercise their First Amendment right while public servants were there working.

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Melanie is a reporter and editor covering world news. She has a background in environmental research.
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