Georgia State Senator Arrested After Attempting to Enter House Chamber Despite Ban

Colton Moore was detained during a confrontation at the Georgia Capitol after defying a ban linked to past controversial remarks about a late House Speaker.

Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested for trying to enter the House chamber during Governor Brian Kemp's State of the State address despite being banned from the area.
The ban stemmed from Moore's 2024 remarks criticizing late House Speaker David Ralston, which Speaker Jon Burns deemed 'vile' and required an apology to lift.
Moore argued the ban was unconstitutional, citing his duty to represent his constituents, but was stopped by doorkeepers and state troopers, leading to a physical altercation.
Moore was charged with misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officers and released on a $1,000 bond, later claiming injuries from the incident.
The arrest has divided Georgia Republicans, with some supporting Moore's actions as a defense of his constitutional rights, while others criticized his conduct as disruptive and dangerous.