Alyssa Milano taken into custody during White House protest

American actor Alyssa Milano was taken into custody on Tuesday while protesting outside of White House.

The actor, as seen in a video that has now gone viral, was advocating for voting rights.

Milano also confirmed the news on her social media, tweeting: "I was just arrested for demanding the Biden Administration and the Senate to use their mandate to protect voting rights.”

"Stand with me and @peoplefor and tell the Senate and White House that voting rights shouldn’t depend on where you live. #DontMuteOurVote,” she added.

The demonstration outside of White House was organized by the People for the American Way.

Apart from Milano, 23 other protestors were also taken into custody.