Justice Department lawyers leveled the claims of misconduct by purported journalists in filings submitted Thursday to U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon, who issued a temporary restraining order last week forbidding federal authorities from targeting the press.His order also requires law enforcement to allow individuals claiming to be journalists to remain in place even when crowds are ordered to disperse.
However, the feds’ bid to rescind the restraining order signals their desire to maintain maximum flexibility in responding to the unrest if they again assume a front-line role or if the state police arrangement proves inadequate. The federal government’s filing also amounts to a rejoinder of sorts to claims by journalists that they were targeted by law enforcement in violation of the judge’s order. Simon has scheduled a status conference in the case for 10 a.m. PST Friday.
Another internet video cited in the filing allegedly includes a purported journalist at the protests declaring that he or she has “a bunch more press passes to give out to people.”
They wouldn't have to do that if the people would stop acting like terrorists. What are they even fighting for? President Trump is sending in Federal response in order to halt the destruction that is being perpetuated by anarchists.
Well aren't the masquerading as trained law enforcement
Just the title of the article makes my blood run cold. Journalists should not be targeted for doing their work, and I sure as HELL don't trust the cops to fairly or accurately determine who is and is not press.
How about open season on cops then because we have some right wing trailer trash is cosplaying as cops.
Can we have a court order to remove a person masquerading as a president?
The militants are masquerading as federal agents! No markings.
I think they need court order to arrest thugs pretending to be police ..in unmarked cars.. pepper spray them
Peaceful protesters destroying property. Nothing to see here.
Fascist Trump Storm Troopers.
Yeah...prove they were 'masquerading.'
The remedy of course, is local suspension of habeuscorpus. Jail press without concern.
No... That is not how it works!!! YOU DON'T SUSPENDED ALL RIGHTS BECAUSE OF A FEW...
This is dangerous. Do you know what made US soldiers lose in Vietnam ? Because they can't tell their enemies. They can't tell whether someone or a group of people is vietcong or not. They became crazy because of it. I think the court should order the press to use some sign.
'But how can we be nazis now?'
Yikes
Yes! Because these “journalists” stand around bored until some domestic terrorist breaks the law to make the feds come out. They just want photos for their lame twitter accounts. FFS. From tonight’s Ruptly stream / PortlandRiots
Boohoo my job is hard cries federal jackbooted thugs.
What a great excuse to destroy evidence and intimidate the public
Carte blanche to maim, brutalized, and murder US citizens who are protesting or just observing them. If this is approved, it's a wrap. Turn off the lights on your way out.
Unidentifiable stormtroopers are flaming that those with Press ID’s are hiding their true indentities at the same time but fake reporters shouldn’t be,protected ? In other words, all protesters and medi are fair game? Sounds typically Trump-Barr !
By that argument, can we take away officers' immunity because some real asshat henchmen are masquerading as members of legitimate, Constitution-upholding squads?
Ive been watching these protests live every night this is not the case at all and just an excuse to target journalists and destroy their property/cameras
These inidentified cops realize they are injuring their fellow Americans? On American soil.
If your definition of violence includes giving medical attention to people, then you should NOT be a COP or have any powers.
Again the Feds are attempting to violate the 10th Amendment which gives States the authority to self govern except where Federal Law is enacted by Congress.
Aren't press passes or something like it issued showing who is a press member and who isn't? I ask cause I don't know.
A$$hole Trump's jack booted thug militias now want to spray and kidnap journalists to make sure no one can report on their atrocities. America is a 3rd world dictatorship.
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