"Several members of a protest group were arrested at the Border Patrol checkpoint on SR-85 in western Pima County on Monday, Oct. 12...
The Border Patrol released the following statement:
“On the morning of October 12th, protesters blocked traffic on Arizona State Route 85 in both directions near the Tucson Sector Border Patrol Immigration Checkpoint. The Arizona Department of Public Safety responded, and after providing the protesters ample warning to clear the roadway, 12 individuals were taken into custody. No injuries were reported. We fully support the right to voice concerns and express opinions lawfully and peacefully under the first amendment...
The group was protesting border wall construction and Border Patrol activities on O’odham land as part of an action day for Indigenous Peoples Day."
