Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested after trying to enter the State House chamber which he was banned from. The ban was due to his criticism of a former leader. Moore claimed the ban was unconstitutional and refused to back down. He was involved in a scuffle and was arrested by the state troopers.
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