WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - As Republicans move their big, beautiful bill through Congress, a group of faith leaders organized a protest on Monday to oppose it.

The demonstration was part of what activists have labeled 'Moral Mondays'. They argue the cuts included in this bill will hurt the most vulnerable communities.

To express their concerns, they held a march and rally. Then faith leaders went to the Capitol rotunda to pray, where Capitol police arrested them for unlawfully demonstrating in the rotunda.

The goal of all of their actions was to bring attention to their critiques of the bill. Charlottesville, Virginia based Reverend Tony Andres says he was there to voice his concerns about the planned $700 billion cut to Medicaid.

"This is a moral responsibility. It's not simply money. It'

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