From 9/11 to Portland, it was inevitable ‘Homeland Security’ would be turned on the American people

By artappraiser on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 6:47pm |

“Customs and Border Patrol — he has let them off the leash, although there’s a culture there that’s predisposed to Trump’s 'strongman' approach." @LizaGoitein told @will_bunch at @PhillyInquirer. https://t.co/12fl5wAQ4N
— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) July 31, 2020

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https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/portland-protests-abolish-homeland-security-dhs-911-20200730.html

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People in Albuquerque are protesting Trump's deployment of federal agents to the city as local leaders condemn the show of force https://t.co/8iBG2kiTY3
— J. W. (@wolfjon4) July 31, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 6:49pm

Yes, this!
"A judge in Portland is proposing that the uniforms of federal agents responding to long-running protests and unrest in that city be emblazoned with easily visible numbers so officers can be easily identified if they commit abuses." https://t.co/ISKARAg4Ah
— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) August 1, 2020

by artappraiser on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 1:44am

Interesting, somebody is paying attention to things getting done "properly" so no serious court challenges?

A senior Department of Homeland Security official whose office compiled "intelligence reports" about journalists and protesters in Portland has been removed from his job. https://t.co/sXYnKfMUKp
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 2, 2020

by artappraiser on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 9:58pm

Sen. Duckworth:

"Hands off" is hands down the better way to support peace: "Portland protests calmer after federal agents stand down, but distrust of local police remains" #PortlandProtests https://t.co/fxC0DeaAv4
— Maya Wiley (@mayawiley) August 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 8:40pm

From 9/11 to Portland, it was inevitable ‘Homeland Security’ would be turned on the American people

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