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ACLU sues DC Guard over actions during George Floyd protests
When people continued marching after a 7 p.m. curfew, the D.C. National Guard flew two helicopters 45 feet above protestors' heads.
By Zamone Perez
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Trump acting Pentagon chief defends military response to Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
Christopher Miller’s testimony will amount to the most thorough explanation of Pentagon actions after months of criticism that it took hours for the National Guard to arrive.
Pentagon memo maps out plan to expand diversity in the force
The acting defense secretary ordered the implementation of 15 broad recommendations that include a plan to crack down on participation in hate groups by service members and draft proposed changes to the UCMJ.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
National Guard chaplains reflect on Floyd protests, lessons learned
Chaplains say they’re working on two main lessons learned from those tumultuous times.
By Giovanna Dell'Orto
Army helos' actions during D.C. protests subject of new ACLU complaint
"The Blackhawk descended low above the protesters and hovered there for approximately four minutes," the complaint states. "When the Blackhawk flew away, the Lakota relieved it, flying as low as 45 feet above the ground.”
By Kyle Rempfer
Proposed bill would prohibit federal police from wearing camouflage
The move follows complaints this summer that camo-clad law enforcement officers, called in to quell protests across the nation, have confused the public about the role the military is playing domestically.
By Kyle Rempfer