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BumRushDaShow

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4. They are "claiming" it is done to "protect the federal buildings"

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 09:45 AM

Aug 11

We know that is bullshit because they ignored the most important federal building of all - the "People's House", and they'll cherry pick pointing out Black Bloc disruptions among peaceful protestors.

I usually put the "references" up for these cases but here are two -

California sues Trump admin over National Guard deployment in Los Angeles amid ICE protests

Gov. Newsom Files Emergency Motion To Block Trump's Militarization Of LA

From what I understand - these are civil complaints (questioning the legality) versus criminal complaints.

This summarizes - 5 things to know as Newsom and Trump go back to court over the National Guard in LA

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The legal battle over Trump's use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 11 OP

Umm... OldBaldy1701E Aug 11 #1

There have been instances of troop/guard use in cities in the past BumRushDaShow Aug 11 #2

Yes, but... OldBaldy1701E Aug 11 #3

They are "claiming" it is done to "protect the federal buildings" BumRushDaShow Aug 11 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author thesquanderer Aug 11 #5

Kick Hekate Aug 11 #6

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