Federal Law Enforcement

CPJ: Law enforcement injure multiple journalists covering Los Angeles protests

| Importance: 6/10

Law enforcement shot over 20 journalists with rubber bullets and pepper balls during June 6-9 immigration protests in Los Angeles amid 2,000 National Guard deployment. Nick Stern required emergency surgery from plastic bullet; Lauren Tomasi shot on live TV; Toby Canham struck in forehead. Reporters …

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Labor Leader David Huerta Arrested During Federal Operation

| Importance: 5/10

David Huerta arrested near an LA garment warehouse during a federal operation; later charged with felony conspiracy to impede an officer; released on bond

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General Milley Appears with Trump at Lafayette Square After Protest Clearing

| Importance: 8/10

Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley accompanied President Trump to Lafayette Square for a controversial photo opportunity at St. John’s Church, following a forcible clearing of peaceful protesters using tear gas and rubber bullets. Dressed in military camouflage, Milley’s presence …

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