Congressman Cohen Saddened by Violence

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) made the following statement regarding Saturday’s “No Kings” Rally at Church Park and the subsequent march involving police intervention:

“I attended the Indivisible-organized ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday and spoke to the crowd, joining others in celebrating our First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly. I have a proud record of holding Trump accountable and took the opportunity to amplify my condemnation of his corrupt and unconstitutional actions. I did not participate in the march after the rally and was surprised and disappointed to hear that some protestors were pepper sprayed and mistreated by Memphis police as it concluded. 

“Obviously, I don’t know the facts since I wasn’t there. But in a matter involving issues of free speech, lawful assembly and due process, I expect Mayor Young, the City Council and the Police Department to conduct a full and fair review and that reforms will be implemented as needed.”

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