2013 arrest of Dem House candidate William Lawrence resurfaces
By The BriefBrief
Michigan House of Representatives candidate William Lawrence, a Sunrise Movement co-founder, is facing renewed attention after documents show he was arrested in 2013 for resisting police during an Enbridge Line 5 pipeline protest. The resurfacing comes as he challenges Rep. Tom Barrett in a closely watched race for control of Congress.
WHO:William Lawrence
WHAT:Documents obtained by Fox News Digital show Lawrence was arrested in 2013 for resisting police during a protest against Enbridge Line 5.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
WHERE:Michigan
WHY:The arrest record is being resurfaced during the campaign, highlighting his 2013 conduct during the Line 5 protest.
