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Justice Department Drops Charges Against Veteran Protester

11/22/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice dropped felony assault charges against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran, tied to a protest at an ICE raid in Broadview, Illinois.
Video evidence shows ICE agents knocking Briggs down during the incident.
Briggs sustained injuries, was hospitalized, and is considering a civil lawsuit.
Advocates say these incidents highlight dissent as a fundamental right.

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The U.S. Department of Justice dropped felony assault charges against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran, tied to a protest at an ICE raid in Broadview, Illinois.
Video evidence shows ICE agents knocking Briggs down during the incident.
Briggs sustained injuries, was hospitalized, and is considering a civil lawsuit.
Advocates say these incidents highlight dissent as a fundamental right.