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We are a nation of laws. The right to assemble, peacefully protest and hold government accountable is a fundamental, cherished right. It is illegal to use the US military against the American people. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
The President said on national TV that they authorized deployment of federal forces and “we were all set to go into Seattle. Frankly, I looked forward to it.” Chilling words just months from a national election.
Let me be clear: Neither the President nor anyone in the White House ever contacted me to send federal forces into Seattle. This illegal action would have been rejected.
The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits this type of executive overreach. Congress should investigate if the President authorized military action in Seattle.
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For weeks, we have had incredibly peaceful demonstrations on Capitol Hill. Thousands of individuals came together to call for change, and their message has been heard loud and clear: Black Lives Matter. We must continue to live up to this moment in our nation’s history.
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Our conversations over the weekend made it clear that many individuals would not leave, and that we couldn’t address these critical public safety concerns until they did.
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In recent weeks, I’ve had more than a dozen meetings with organizations, Black leaders, and protesters. Right now, I am at City Hall doing the work.
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