Is that the crime? Distributing face masks?
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US Attorney is now arresting peaceful protesters for distributing masks to other protesters
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Link to Xitter post: https://x.com/USAttyEssayli/status/1933158095833964798
Originally Posted By u/No-Distance-9401 At 2025-06-12 04:20:56 PM | Source
Based on this name and race it's probably not a leap to say he was targeted by the ICEtapo already.
Not really https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_against_the_United_States
The intent of the law was to protect the US against fraud and deceit. There is some vagueness about "commit any offense against the United States", but most of the case law seems to focus on the fraud and deceit part. These charges are likely not going to stick.
However that was not the goal. The goal was to instill fear into the American people to prevent them from protesting.
Right, no - thanks for the response. From my other reply (which honestly was a little sarcastic, but hey, it was a response to someone rhetorically calling me "illiterate"), I think it's clear we agree these charges are not serious charges, but rather the use of the law to obtain political ends.
So lawfare is the right term.
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They also used Federal Troops along with FBI agents to raid his home with flashbangs and arrest him
Is that why he's wearing army boots and pants? Presumably he was arrested in his underwear?
That isn't army camouflage, that is USMC camouflage (MARPAT). I don't know why he is wearing it, maybe just for fashion.
Might be his uniform if he is a veteran.
~~Parent~~You said federal troops, and I guess those would be marines as those are the ones that were deployed to California. Also ridiculous overkill for an unarmed guy who's only crime is handing out stuff to protestors.
The media I saw on it said Federalized National Guard. National Guard when Federalized are Federal troops under Title 10.
Absolutely this is ridiculous overkill and a flagrantly illegal overeach.
However if you carry zipties with intention of taking hostages.... instant pardon!
Arrest those involved in civil disorder, aka peaceful protests.