WASHINGTON (CN) — The ACLU and Black Lives Matter sued President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr on Thursday for using violent force to clear peaceful protesters so the president could pose for a photo holding a Bible outside the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church. The civil liberties groups compared the incident Monday evening — which the complaint … [Read more...] about BLM, ACLU sue President Trump for use of violent force against protesters
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Bullock has “grave concerns” about Trump’s military deployment to stop protests
By John Riley (MTN News)June 5, 2020
https://youtu.be/wpoTAH23UaY (KPAX) Gov. Steve Bullock directly addressed members of the media Thursday on President Trump’s assertion that the federal government will deploy active duty Military personnel to address nationwide protests. “I have grave concerns if the president actually invoked the Insurrection Act and called up the federal military,” said Gov. Bullock. … [Read more...] about Bullock has “grave concerns” about Trump’s military deployment to stop protests
Peaceful demonstrators “come to an agreement” with armed group in Missoula protests
By Martin KidstonJune 5, 2020
Tensions ran high when a group of young men showed up at a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Missoula waving Trump banners and the confederate flag, rifles slung over their shoulders. But what could have escalated into confrontation and violence prompted a conversation, and that conversation resulted in what Black Lives Matter protest leaders described as an agreement … [Read more...] about Peaceful demonstrators “come to an agreement” with armed group in Missoula protests
In their own words: Black Lives Matter protesters, counter protesters speak their mind
By Martin KidstonJune 5, 2020
https://youtu.be/oqbFLSuzYYY Editor's note: Interview excerpts included in this outtake contain raw language. Tensions were high when a group of young men showed up at a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Missoula waving Trump banners and the confederate flag, rifles slung over their shoulders. But what could have escalated into confrontation and violence on … [Read more...] about In their own words: Black Lives Matter protesters, counter protesters speak their mind
Missoula city officials have “ops plan” if protests, counter protests stray from peaceful show
By Martin KidstonJune 4, 2020
As protests continued for another day, city leaders on Thursday expressed hope that the demonstrations will remain peaceful, even as the event attracts opposing voices and emotions simmer. Missoula Mayor John Engen also continued to cite police intelligence that found no evidence to support social media rumors that outside agitators were heading to the city. “There's a … [Read more...] about Missoula city officials have “ops plan” if protests, counter protests stray from peaceful show