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yeah the federal building protest is 100% over

didn't see any arrests or anything at the end, just kind of waiting them out 'til they got tired, then pushed them out of the street in front of the courthouse and now people are picking up trash

i know that earlier there had been some more aggressive action but the late evening was basically some yelling and some swears

[eta: it's over now, see thread] The Seattle protest in front of the Federal building in Seattle is still going on, they've been pretty kettled for a while but it's a small group and I think the cops are just waiting for everybody to tire out as it cools down

there are a couple of streams, I'm not finding a really good one yet tho'

(there's a fash streamer too, not helping that)

This guy's camera is bad but he's on site:

youtube.com/watch?v=xMIPFIeNG9

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Update: This person has the video of the assault by unmarked cars and masked men. You may have to scroll down a few frames.

bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jectu

This Instagram reel shows them leaving when they realize the #LAPD are on the way, note that they are not wearing insignia, the license plates have been removed from the unmarked cars, they refused to identify themselves or provide a warrant. The woman holding the toddler is the mother who was the passenger when the car was rammed.

instagram.com/citizen/reel/DKx

Bluesky Social · Sean Beckner-Carmitchel (@acatwithnews.bsky.social)New thread: there is a press conference regarding the arrest here in East Los Angeles at Ruben Salazar Park. A few dozen, but noticeably growing in size. Also quick fact check: the authorities were with Homeland Security per HS social media. [contains quote post or other embedded content]