Boston police and Massachusetts State Police arrested dozens of Jews and allies during a protest that disrupted traffic near South Station. The protest, which took place on the morning of March 7, 2024, aimed to call on President Biden to demand a lasting ceasefire. Protesters blocked rush hour traffic as part of their demonstration. The Boston Police Department (BPD) was on scene, initially closing traffic in the area of Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue. Traffic was later reopened after the arrests were made.
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DISRUPTIVE PROTEST -- Boston police officers and Massachusetts State Police troopers made several arrests during a protest that shut down traffic near South Station this morning: https://t.co/hrsQyc6G6s https://t.co/VOjE8cpznQ
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BREAKING: Police are now arresting dozens of Jews & allies blocking rush hour traffic in Boston, calling on President Biden to demand a lasting ceasefire at tonight's State of the Union. Millions starved & thousands slaughtered, paid for by our government. It's an abomination. https://t.co/l53V86JvtY
Boston Police have made several arrests after today’s protest. Traffic has reopened. More details will follow.
BPD just started arresting people in droves that are calling for a ceasefire at south station. Smh https://t.co/NlFw6sHnqX
Traffic Advisory: Traffic is currently closed in the area of Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue due to a protest. BPD on scene. Please seek an alternative route.