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I implore the public to please protest peacefully this weekend, particularly in light of the President making good on threats to send federal forces into American cities.
Know that Police Chief @CarmenBest, @SeattleFire Chef Scoggins, and I will do everything in our power to protect our City and protect our residents. https://mynorthwest.com/2044315/durkan-best-weekend-protesters/
Regardless of the President’s threats, residents can and should continue to demonstrate peacefully and make their voices heard. But we cannot pretend that his comments are just bluster.
Our local, state, and members of our congressional delegation are all working to oppose these actions and prepare for immediate legal relief should it become necessary.
I previously served as US Attorney - the chief federal law enforcement officer – for Western Washington. Current and former law enforcement officials understand community safety is being jeopardized by this President.
We’ve seen it firsthand in Portland. We cannot let it happen in Seattle. https://www.newsweek.com/law-enforcement-officials-condemn-trumps-border-agents-portland-its-ultimate-powder-keg-1520103
