Claim: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was one of 17 members of Congress arrested at an abortion-rights protest on July 19. But social media posts falsely claim she was "pretending to be arrested." Capitol Police records show the arrests did occur, and the congresswoman posted the arrest paperwork on her Instagram account.
Fact-check: Ocasio-Cortez Was Arrested at Abortion-Rights Protest, Contrary to Social Media Posts - FactCheck.org
Verdict: rep. alexandria ocasio-cortez was one of 17 members of congress arrested at an abortion-rights protest on july 19. but social media posts falsely claim she was "pretending to be arrested." capitol police records show the arrests did occur, and the congresswoman posted the arrest paperwork on her instagram account.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Sean Christensen
Date published: 2022-07-22T20:13:40