Overview

• Over two dozen protesters clad in black carried cowbells and a cardboard coffin bearing an epitaph that accused Steil of endangering vulnerable communities.
• Former Walworth County Democratic Party Chairwoman Ellen Holly was identified in video footage approaching the congressman’s front door.
• The demonstration has been referred to U.S. Capitol Police, but no criminal charges have been announced.
• Congress recently doubled its Member Security Allotment and increased monitoring funds after a 93.8% rise in threats to legislative offices.
• Organizers from the Southern Wisconsin Grassroots Network and Working Families Party are urging supporters to join protests at Steil’s upcoming in-person town hall.