Officials in Portland, Seattle, and New York City permitted violence and destruction of property and have failed to undertake measures to counteract criminal activities, the Department of Justice said Monday. Ongoing unrest in the cities since late May has led to deaths, looting, and buildings being burned. “When state and local leaders impede their own law enforcement officers and agencies from doing their jobs, it endangers innocent citizens who deserve to be protected, including those who are trying to peacefully assemble and protest,” Attorney General William Barr said in a statement. “We cannot allow federal tax dollars to be wasted when the safety of the citiRead More From Source
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