Law enforcement officers were quickly called to the Arizona Senate building Friday night and were forced to use tear gas to break up a sizable angry mob of pro-abortion protestors following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Republican Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers posted to social media that “Protesters threatened to break the AZ Senate entryway glass,” as members of the Arizona senate were in the middle of voting on a series of bills.
“Crowd was dispersed with tear gas.” Rogers added, noting the protests were still continuing and the situation remained “very dangerous.”
Another lawmaker confirmed the use of tear gas outside the building.
“While working inside we were interrupted by the sound of bangs and smell of tear gas,” Rep. Sarah Liguori tweeted Friday evening. “Protestors cleared from the Capitol.”
Heavily-armed officers were seen in and around the legislative building.
Senator Kelly Townsend (Republican) reported just before midnight that the Senate was “currently there being held hostage inside the Senate building due to members of the public trying to breach security”
The angry mob was unable to breach the Senate building due to heavy police presence and swift action by law enforcement to disperse the crowd.
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Another lawmaker confirmed the use of tear gas outside the building.
“While working inside we were interrupted by the sound of bangs and smell of tear gas,” Rep. Sarah Liguori tweeted Friday evening. “Protestors cleared from the Capitol.”
Heavily-armed officers were seen in and around the legislative building.
Ultimately, the crowd of protesters has since dispersed and lawmakers resumed their legislative schedule in a secure room.
“We are headed to a secure room to go vote,” Rogers said.
“Everyone is okay and we are finishing our work,” Townsend added.
“Feeling safe at the Capitol as I sit by 3 of my fellow senators who are armed,” added Arizona State Legislator Warren Petersen.
