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60 Protesters Arrested at Capitol Over Army Celebration

6/14/2025

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Protesters Clash Outside

Around 60 protesters were taken into custody outside the US Capitol on Friday, voicing their opposition to military involvement in an Army celebration and immigration concerns in Los Angeles. The demonstration, led by veteran advocacy groups, intensified when participants breached a police line, resulting in charges of unlawful assembly and assault on officers.

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Veterans Challenge Trump

Veterans are taking a stand against President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles, asserting it violates the Constitution. They warn that using military forces for domestic law enforcement poses serious risks. As tensions rise, protests are intensifying, with demonstrators already facing arrests during an Army celebration in D.C.

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Protesters Clash Outside

Around 60 protesters were taken into custody outside the US Capitol on Friday, voicing their opposition to military involvement in an Army celebration and immigration concerns in Los Angeles. The demonstration, led by veteran advocacy groups, intensified when participants breached a police line, resulting in charges of unlawful assembly and assault on officers.

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