Top union calls cops on itself to orchestrate 'civil disobedience' stunt at GOP office: source

A source familiar told Fox News Digital that SEIU informed the Anaheim Police Department about a protest held Tuesday, in which they wanted to be arrested during a staged "civil-disobedience type of event." The protesters planned to block the office entryway to prompt an arrest by police officers. 

Following conversations with law enforcement, the source said SEIU decided to go "in a different direction," by holding a rally outside the office with "small civil disobedience toward the end," like blocking a driver outside Kim's office to get cited by police. 

"Sorry, I have no information on that," an Anaheim Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital when reached for comment. 

When reached by Fox News Digital for comment, a spokesperson did not confirm or deny that SEIU called the cops on itself.

"I'm glad our action got your attention! You may have missed the real news today, which is that the lives of people with disabilities are at stake," the spokesperson said while including information about the "devastating effects cutting Medi-Cal would have on Rep. Kim's constituents who live with disabilities."

At one point, roughly a dozen people blocked a driveway near the building. Police instructed them to move and when they refused they were marched to another parking lot and cited with tickets for blocking a roadway, the outlet reported. 

"I had a productive meeting with many of these local healthcare advocates last week and will continue to make clear to House leadership and my constituents that any budget resolution that cuts vital Medicaid services for the most vulnerable citizens in our community will not receive my vote. My door is always open," Kim told Fox News Digital in a statement. 

"Rep. Kim recently wrote to House leadership to make clear once again that any budget resolution that cuts vital Medicaid services for the most vulnerable citizens in our community will not receive her vote. She appreciates the work of these advocates on healthcare issues. She is committed to protecting and strengthening our healthcare system, including vital Medicaid services for our most vulnerable, and has worked across the aisle to expand access to care for her constituents," a spokesperson for Kim added in a statement. 

Kim's spokesperson said the California congresswoman was "recently ranked the most effective federal lawmaker from California" and emphasized her efficiency and bipartisan leadership in Congress.