Amy Schumer had the impression of being arrested in protest against Supreme Court candidate Brett Kavanaugh in Washington. She was right.

The 37-year-old actor was among dozens of protesters arrested Thursday in the Hart's Senate Building on Capitol Hill, including Emily Ratajkowski.

In a video posted on twitter by @bennyjohnson, a Capitol police officer asks Schumer and other protesters if they want to be arrested, including the cameraman.

Schumer answered confidently, "Yes." She held a sign "We believe Anita Hill" while wearing a green top with "This today, then #ERA" on the back.

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In another video Sent on Twitter by @Theboldtype_z, Schumer explained to his wife that she was waiting for her arrest by sending a video to the daughter of another protester.

"Hi Zola, I'm here with your mother, she likes you a lot," said the comedian. "I think we're going to be arrested and we're so proud of you."

Schumer's message of resistance left the fan she addressed in shock: "MY MUM AND AMY SCHUMER WILL ENGAGE AND AMY M" "SAID HI."

Ratajkowski also took on Twitter to share his arrest.

"Today, I was arrested in protest of Brett Kavanaugh's candidacy to the Supreme Court, a man accused of sexual assault by several women," announced the model, accompanied by a statement. a photo of her marching with a group of women in front of the Capitol. The model holds a sign saying: "Respect the feminine existence or do you expect our resistance".

She continued on Instagram: "The confirmation of Kavanaugh as a judge in the US Supreme Court is a message to the women of this country: it does not matter, I demand a government that recognizes, respects and supports women as much as women. men. "

Earlier in the day, Schumer had attended the #CANCELKAVANAUGH demonstration in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Court House, including Lena Durham and Whoopi Goldberg.

Dunham, the creator of "Girls", seemed pleased with the participation: "So many women that I love are in Washington today" she tweeted. "They represent hundreds, thousands and millions of other women." For the moment, opposing Kavanaugh does not consist of a political party … it is a matter of ensure that women, members of each political party are safe. "

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