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Activist Slams White House for Manipulated Arrest Photo

2/3/2026

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Nekima Levy Armstrong, civil rights attorney, criticized the White House for sharing a manipulated image of her arrest and for potentially harming their legal case against her.
The altered photo depicted her as hysterical, contrasting with her calm demeanor.
Armstrong, who protested immigration enforcement, expressed disgust and likened the portrayal to racist Jim Crow imagery.
Tensions rose after activist Renee Good's fatal shooting, fueling protests that disrupted church services.

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Nekima Levy Armstrong, civil rights attorney, criticized the White House for sharing a manipulated image of her arrest and for potentially harming their legal case against her.
The altered photo depicted her as hysterical, contrasting with her calm demeanor.
Armstrong, who protested immigration enforcement, expressed disgust and likened the portrayal to racist Jim Crow imagery.
Tensions rose after activist Renee Good's fatal shooting, fueling protests that disrupted church services.