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Trump DOJ Dismisses Felony Cases, Sparks Outrage Over Free Speech

7/29/2025

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The Trump Justice Department has dismissed multiple felony cases against Los Angeles protesters, revealing that false claims from DHS agents undermined officer testimonies. This decision has sparked outrage, with critics asserting it’s a deliberate attempt to intimidate and stifle First Amendment rights during protests against ICE raids.

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The Trump Justice Department has dismissed multiple felony cases against Los Angeles protesters, revealing that false claims from DHS agents undermined officer testimonies. This decision has sparked outrage, with critics asserting it’s a deliberate attempt to intimidate and stifle First Amendment rights during protests against ICE raids.