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Obama Aims Criticism At Trump In Eulogy For John Lewis

Obama Aims Criticism At Trump In Eulogy For John Lewis

July 30, 2020 5:31 pm

Former US leader Barack Obama launched his sharpest attack to date on President Donald Trump on Thursday, condemning the use of federal agents against protesters and attempts at voter suppression.

β€œToday we witness with our own eyes, police officers kneeling on the necks of black Americans,” Obama said in a fiery eulogy at the emotional funeral service in Atlanta of civil rights leader John Lewis.

β€œWe can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators,” the former president said.

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U.S. Justice Department watchdog to probe use of force in Portland

U.S. Justice Department Watchdog To Probe Use Of Force In Portland

July 23, 2020 5:55 pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog on Thursday launched probes into the use of force by federal agents in Portland, Oregon and Washington during recent protests against police violence.

Inspector General Michael Horowitz said his office will launch an investigation into allegations that federal agents used excessive force against peaceful protesters in Portland and a separate review into actions taken against protesters in Lafayette Square near the White House on June 1.

In recent days, Democratic lawmakers had sent a letter asking for an investigation amid …

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