A Seattle man who came to Portland to protest Saturday night and ended up in a
hospital emergency room after he said he was assaulted by federal agents is
suing President Donald Trump and the acting secretary of the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security.
The complaint, filed in the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse that’s been the
backdrop of nightly demonstrations in downtown Portland, alleges federal law
enforcement at Trump’s direction have used excessive force and violated
Seattle resident Jeff Paul’s freedom of speech and assembly.
“This is not ok. I’m not the only person who has been injured, and I won’t be
the last,‘‘ Paul wrote. “Our government is choosing to harm it’s (sic)
citizens to protect buildings and statues. We must stand against this
injustice. The government is meant to serve the people, not oppress them.”
Makes you wonder what ideals Mr. Paul might bring into a classroom.
Makes you wonder what ideals Mr. Paul might bring into a classroom.
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