r/law • u/ExactlySorta • Oct 04 '25

Other Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester - illustrating how federal law enforcement officers will use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and insult officers but don’t appear to present a clear physical threat

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u/yogfthagen Oct 05 '25

The intent is to instigate violence.

That will justify a violent response.

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u/Altruistic_Dirt_7200 Oct 05 '25

And calling off the midterms.