Eight climate justice protesters arrested at congressional baseball game

Eight climate justice protesters were tackled, brushed against the stands and arrested by Capitol Police at the annual Congressional baseball game on June 12 after disrupting proceedings.

The group known as Climate Defiance disrupted the event by jumping onto the Nationals Park field wearing white T-shirts reading “END FOSSIL FUELS” because of the game's sponsor, Chevron.

“We were brutalized tonight – beaten and bruised as we took control of the Congressional baseball game. Our bodies are bloodied but our minds are impassive,” Climate Defiance wrote on X. “We will build a better world. We will rise again. We will prevail. Hold on.”

Authorities said they were aware a protest could take place and had developed response plans beforehand. Despite viral videos condemning the treatment of protesters, law enforcement welcomes their actions.

“We are proud of our officers who are working to keep everyone safe at tonight's Congressional Charity Baseball Game,” Capitol Police posted on X, mentioning that attendees were indicted on federal charges.

Currently, the Climate Defiance organization is raising funds for its imprisoned members.