“Black Lives Matter protest at Iowa Capitol was an “insurrection” like that on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol.”
Social media posts
In articles and social media. Claim dated 8 Apr 2021.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
Organizers of a Black Lives Matter-related rally obtained a permit, entered the Iowa Capitol in an orderly way and protested bills. One arrest was made. Five died after the Jan. 6 US Capitol insurrection.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 8 April 2021. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 12 April 2021, 4 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
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