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A viral photo from the No Kings protests shows the Statue of Liberty with her hands bound behind her back and her torch confiscated as police arrest her in downtown L.A., a symbol echoed across Reddit and X as organizers say millions joined demonstrations nationwide (Yahoo News cited about 8 million), with many calling it a generational image of the current American moment.
A large mural in Roubaix, France, depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes as a critique of Donald Trump's immigration policies, has sparked outrage among Republicans, with some condemning the artwork as disrespectful. The artist, Judith de Leeuw, explained that the piece symbolizes the heavy burden of witnessing the loss of liberty and was intentionally displayed on Independence Day to serve as a reminder of what freedom should be.
A mural in Roubaix, France, depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, symbolizes the perceived loss of freedom for migrants and criticizes US immigration policies, sparking controversy among Trump supporters and local officials.
Rep. Maxwell Frost proposed removing the Statue of Liberty in protest of the GOP's immigration bill, sparking social media backlash. His call to pass a bill to remove the iconic sculpture was criticized for conflating immigration reform with the statue's inscription. Frost's reference was mocked by right-wing commentators, and his proposal was met with ridicule and criticism. The left's comparison of the Statue of Liberty to immigration law has been a point of contention, and despite Frost's attack on Republicans, 14 Democratic lawmakers voted with the GOP to condemn President Biden's border policies.
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., proposed a mock bill to remove the Statue of Liberty in protest of the House GOP’s Secure the Border Act, which aims to restrict the asylum process and resume construction on the border wall. Frost's proposal was met with criticism and mockery on social media, with many accusing him of conflating immigration reform with the symbolic significance of the Statue of Liberty. Despite Frost's attack on Republicans, 14 Democratic lawmakers voted with the GOP to condemn President Biden’s border policies.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) challenged GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, to introduce a bill removing the Statue of Liberty due to their immigration policies. Frost criticized their support for H.R. 2, a bill that aims to restrict asylum and tighten immigration policies, accusing them of peddling hate. He argued that their treatment of immigrants contradicts the statue's message and urged them to either welcome immigrants or remove the symbol altogether.
Jewish activists from the group Jewish Voice for Peace peacefully occupied the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in New York to demand an end to Israel's bombardment of civilians in Gaza and a ceasefire. Wearing black T-shirts with slogans, they unfurled banners calling for freedom for Palestinians and denouncing US support for Israel. This protest is part of a series of pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place in the United States.
Hundreds of protestors, including members of Jewish Voice for Peace-New York City, staged a sit-in demonstration at the Statue of Liberty demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest coincided with the announcement that the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 7th surpassed 10,000. This is the second mass demonstration in New York City by the group, with previous protests also calling for a ceasefire. Protests have been gathering pace across the United States, with tens of thousands attending pro-Palestinian rallies in Washington DC and other cities. Some activists have warned that President Biden's support for Israel during the conflict could impact his chances of re-election.
A collection of 19 incredible pictures that will blow your mind, including before and after shots of Mount St. Helens, the Space Shuttle Endeavour leaving Earth, Titanic survivors, a turtle's skeleton, the Statue of Liberty from the back, and more.