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[Video] ICE agent asked why he is taking pictures of a legal observers car says: "Cause we have a nice little database. And now you are considered a Domestic Terrorist. So have fun with that." (files.catbox.moe)

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[–] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 26 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Wait... Isn't this intimidation with use of force to deprive a citizen of their constitutional rights? If that was me I'd be filing a lawsuit tomorrow morning. I'm also confident that doesn't fall under officer immunity either.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 12 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

You got him dead to rights buddy! Go take him to court so that he can get away scot free!

Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records
Verdict Guilty on all counts
Subsequent action Sentence of unconditional discharge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Donald_Trump_in_New_York#Post-trial_proceedings

I am tired of constantly seeing the failure of the US in the news. The good folks at Myanmnar know just to report all their horrible events in one lump sum once a fortnight only.

[–] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 5 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I'm confused. So your response is do nothing and take it?

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz -5 points 14 hours ago

Not sure how you got that? I swear you americans have been politically neutered and have blinders on for the rest of the world.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 0 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

intimidation sure, but what was the use of force there?

[–] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 2 points 16 hours ago

The database line implies a violent response. It's like me telling you I'm making a list to deal with you when the time comes. The doj right now is trying to use this exact logic against the group that protested in a church the other week.