DOJ suggests, to US attorneys across the country, categories of federal charges for protestors

[Demovictory9]

In a message sent Thursday, a Justice Department official told U.S. attorneys across the country to prioritize cases against protesters who engage in violence and destruction. The email cites several potential federal charges, including assault, civil disorder and damage of government property.

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[Ms. Toad]

1. Can we apply it retroactively to Jan 6? Pretty please? n/t

[generalbetrayus]

2. PRIORITIZE cases against protesters who engage in violence and destruction?

Does that mean the Justice Department official wants peaceful protestors to be arrested too?

[pat_k]

3. Bondi's DOJ -- aka DO Injustice -- can go fuck itself.

We shall peacefully assemble to make our grievances known.