Amy Schumer and Emily Ratajkowski arrested during protests
Emily Ratajkowski and Amy Schumer were detained by police on Thursday during a demonstration against the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who faces sexual assault allegations.
The comedian and the model, along with celebrities, such as Lena Dunham, and public officials, joined Thursday’s #CancelKavanaugh protest outside the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, DC.
“Today I was arrested protesting the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, a man who has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault. Men who hurt women can no longer be placed in positions of power,” tweeted Ratajkowski, with a photo of her waving a protest sign that read “Respect Female Existence or Expect Our Resistance.”
Today I was arrested protesting the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, a man who has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault. Men who hurt women can no longer be placed in positions of power. pic.twitter.com/nnwq1O4qk3
— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) October 4, 2018
Sadly, it was Emily’s clothing, instead of her message, that garnered the most attention by Kavanaugh supporters.
From comments like “put on a bra,” surprisingly coming from a woman, and “Sorry I was focused on something else, can you say that again?” it is clear that these vocal supporters not only disrespect female existence but also believe that a woman is something to be objectified and ogled, and cannot be respected if she does not “dress appropriately.”
A video of Amy Schumer also circulated on Twitter showing her answering “Yes” when a police officer asked whether she wanted to be arrested.
In the scene, the comedian wears a green shirt and holds a “We believe Anita Hill” sign as she’s herded by the officer through the crowd. Amy was held in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, USA Today reported.
Amy Schumer at the Hart Senate building.
Cop: "Do you want to be arrested?"
Amy: "Yes." 👑pic.twitter.com/f0JJLyU3tN— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly 📢 (@AynRandPaulRyan) October 4, 2018
Another video tweeted by @Theboldtype_ shows Amy addressing the camera.
“Hi Zola, I’m here with your mom. She loves you very much. I think we’re going to get arrested, and we’re so proud of you.”
MY MOM AND AMY SCHUMER ARE GETTING ARRESTED TOGETHER AND AMY SAID HI TO ME pic.twitter.com/AqZUBUxUrd
— Z (@Theboldtype_z) October 4, 2018
Photos of the Amy Schumer, Emily Ratajkowski, and others being detained were shared on Twitter.
Many people sharing their support for the stars and their contribution to the protests.
Just protesting, watching the arrests and @amyschumer & @emrata are sharing their snacks in the arrest line ✊🏼😛🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7dI1eaBYQw
— 🌴Ellen Lovelidge🌴 (@djlilelle) October 4, 2018
You can’t see her very well, but that’s @amyschumer over by the wall, supporting the protesters. pic.twitter.com/wc4cf7yiGI
— Caroline Simon (@carolinesimon66) October 4, 2018
Amy Schumer sharing snacks with fellow protestors at anti-Kavanaugh protest on the Hill. (Via MSNBC) pic.twitter.com/GJjMqiizmn
— TV MoJoe (@TVMoJoe) October 4, 2018
Just now: @amyschumer speaks out against Kavanaugh to a crowd of thousands. pic.twitter.com/Dr7v4N24AM
— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) October 4, 2018
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