Protesters are asking the US government for new environmental policies; The historical document was not damaged
building National ArchivesIn Washington, US, the visit ended on Wednesday (14.Feb.2024) after 2 environmentalists threw red powder at a box holding the original version of the North American Constitution from 1789. Part of the space will be closed this Thursday (February 15) for cleaning at the site of the incident.
In a video posted on social media, the two activists called for more aggressive climate policy from US President Joe Biden. “We all deserve clean air, clean water and a livable climate”Protesters announced during the event.
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Just now: The Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington DC was evacuated after two climate activists threw red powder at them, in violation of the US Constitution.
Both were arrested within minutes. pic.twitter.com/opeTJcs7GH
— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) February 14, 2024
According to the management of the National Archives, the document was not damaged. The space security team arrested the 2 people involved in the protest. The case is under investigation.
“We take this type of vandalism very seriously and will insist that those involved are punished to the fullest extent of the law.”The company said Report.
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“We don't want the end of civilization, but this is the way we see it.”, He wrote NGO no X (formerly Twitter), in a release calling for an urgent climate emergency.
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