A group of veterans lined up in front of protesters in Portland on Friday as the city endured another night of tense protests. According to images taken by the New York Times and USA Today, the group of dozens of veterans served as a barrier between police and protesters. They …
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First, there was a “wall” of mothers protecting Portland protesters; Now there is a wall of vets who do the same. A group of military veterans joined protesters in the city for the first time on Friday night, standing with their hands clasped behind their backs or holding Black Lives …
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a police liability bill on Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis, although some activist groups say the legislation is not enough. The invoice, approved by the legislature earlier this …
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The Justice Department (DOJ) said Friday that 18 people face federal charges after several days of protests in Portland, Oregon. The Justice Department said in court documents that the charges, stemming from protests at the United States Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse, include assaulting a federal officer, creating riots, trespassing on …
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Federal law enforcement officers, deployed under the new Trump administration executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings, confront protesters against racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, USA, July 18, 2020. Nathan Howard | Reuters Federal officials should not target journalists or legal observers at anti-racism protests taking place in Portland, …
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