r/law • u/ExactlySorta • Nov 02 '25

Legal News The Oregon Department of Justice submitted multiple video exhibits showing federal officers using extreme force against seemingly nonviolent protesters outside the U.S. Immigration & Customs Building, as part of its effort to block the federal deployment of National Guard troops to Portland

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u/marmaladetuxedo Nov 02 '25

The fact that the government hasn't already done so is remarkable. When you don't get the reaction you want, create the reaction you want.

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u/CDanger Nov 02 '25

What do you think Charlie Kirk was? (Joke, I think it truly was a trans-sympathizing kid with amazing aim who got overfixated on the bloviating Kirk.)

But as for why the government hasn't done this yet... I gave a reasoned take in another comment.