Texas city council candidate arrested on riot participation charge
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What happened
Texas city council candidate Misael Ramos was arrested Saturday morning on a misdemeanor charge of riot participation.
The arrest was made by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and special agents in connection with conduct during a protest against the shooting of a Venezuelan man by a federal immigration officer.
Why it matters
The arrest of a candidate for public office during a demonstration follows a protest regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan man by a federal official.
Context
The individual arrested, Misael Ramos, is a candidate for city council in Texas.
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