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In reply to the discussion: The Lead Federal Agency Responding to Protesters in Portland Employs Thousands of Private Contractor [View all]TheRickles
(2,057 posts)17. Federal marshals
On another DU thread, there's a photo of some of those guys that is high enough resolution that you can clearly read the patch: United States Marshal.
Scroll down to comment #16 here: [link:https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213795692|
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Lasher
Jul 2020
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They are therefore subject to arrest for kidnapping, assault, and impersonating officers.
NNadir
Jul 2020
#14
Unless they've been deputized, which I'm sure they probably checked off that box. n/t
aggiesal
Jul 2020
#20
I may also need some more educating...its not like trumps goon squad are rented mall cops..
Volaris
Jul 2020
#27
I don't think it will hold up. They are not going to be protected forever. Many of them...
NNadir
Jul 2020
#28
It's inconceivable that a president would hire private security to control American citizens
Buckeyeblue
Jul 2020
#46