Three House Democrats say federal authorities should not interfere with mobs pulling down statues

By Kerry Picket

Published June 25, 2020 9:53pm ET

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Three House Democrats say federal authorities should not interfere with mobs pulling down statues — Democrats say federal authorities should not intervene when crowds of protesters deface and destroy monuments. President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday authorizing the federal government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument that resides on U.S. federal property. An individual could face up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s […]

Democrats say federal authorities should not intervene when crowds of protesters deface and destroy monuments.

President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday authorizing the federal government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument that resides on U.S. federal property. An individual could face up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act.

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