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'Please continue peacefully protesting': Sen. Padilla after forced removal from DHS presser
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 21:35
Just want to once again for not just the community here in Los Angeles but throughout the country because there is a lot of concern, there is a lot of tension, there is a lot of anxiety and a lot of people are beginning to make plans for what they may or may not do come this Saturday. I encourage everybody to please peacefully protest just like I was calmly and peacefully listening in that press conference and preparing attempting to ask a question. No violence, no vandalism.Please continue peacefully prote ...
'Lies': Fox News paints L.A. as war zone while protests remain largely peaceful
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 00:35
Political Commentary & Social Issues - The report highlights widespread mobilization against perceived overreach by Donald Trump's administration, including actions against peaceful demonstrators and communities [1][2] - The report emphasizes the constitutional right to protest and frames such actions as a positive response to perceived authoritarian threats [3] - The report criticizes the double standard in pardoning January 6th rioters while condemning current protests, accusing the administration of misrepresenting peaceful demonstrations [5][6][8] - The report suggests that Donald Trump's actions, including federalizing the National Guard, aim to suppress dissent and reflect a disregard for law and order [9] - The report contrasts the administration's portrayal of protests with the reality of largely peaceful demonstrations, accusing media outlets like Fox News of exaggerating violence [11][12][13] - The report draws parallels between current protests and historical movements like the Civil Rights Movement and anti-Vietnam War protests, emphasizing the importance of nonviolent direct action [16][17][18] - The report cites a Quinnipiac poll indicating Donald Trump is "underwater" by 11 points on immigration and down 16 points on deportations, suggesting public opposition is gaining traction [23] Historical Context & Legal Analysis - The report references the Boston Tea Party and the Civil Rights Movement as examples of effective protest in American history [16] - The report highlights a judge's ruling against the detention or deportation of a student for protected free speech during campus protests [24] Media & Public Perception - The report accuses the White House of disseminating propaganda and selectively editing footage to misrepresent the scale and nature of protests [12]