Correction there were 2 arrests tonight, after #Austin Pride falsely claimed people with symbols of Palestinian liberation would be welcome. Have also heard people with flags were removed from the parade area.
Austin Police Department made 2 arrests tonight and threatened many more as well as the use of chemical weapons tonight, all while their brethren were marching in the pride parade. And all over some Palestinian flags. They threatened us with rainbow painted horses (I'll find photos later). This is why people say Cops Out of #Pride.
Austin Police Department arresting a pro-Palestinian liberation activist at #Austin Pride while a rainbow painted police horse stands guard and the #Pride parade continues in the background. This is why we say cops don't belong at Pride!
(edit: More details at https://youtu.be/ATIxsD157Js)
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