Fri Jan 17 13:52:46 UTC 2025: ## Georgia Senator Arrested After Clash at State House

**Atlanta, GA –** Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested Thursday after a physical altercation outside the Georgia House chamber. Moore, who had been indefinitely banned from the chamber last year, attempted to enter during a joint session addressed by Governor Brian Kemp.

According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Moore was repeatedly warned but refused to leave the area, creating a disturbance. Witnesses report that a doorman pushed Moore to the ground before GSP troopers intervened, handcuffed him, and took him into custody. Moore was charged with misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officers.

The GSP statement alleges that Moore pushed against troopers multiple times, escalating the situation. Moore, however, contends he was exercising his constitutional right to attend the session and that his actions were justified. He claims the ban is unconstitutional.

A statement released by Moore’s office alleges that the arrest was politically motivated, accusing the House Speaker of anti-Trump sentiment. The statement also noted that Moore’s arrest occurred in the same jail as former President Trump. A tweet from a supporter offered to help with bail.

Moore, who had previously written to the Speaker outlining his intention to attend the session and challenging the legality of the ban, was later released from Fulton County Jail. In a video posted to social media from a hospital bed, he vowed to return to the legislature. The incident has sparked debate about freedom of speech and the limits of legislative authority.

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