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Kristi Noem: Direction to DoD forces to either detain, just as they would at any federal facility guarded by military, lawbreakers…

On the recordJune 9, 2025
Direction to DoD forces to either detain, just as they would at any federal facility guarded by military, lawbreakers under Title 18 until they can be arrested and processed by federal law enforcement, or arrest them.
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota

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Noem requested military forces to detain or arrest civilians during protests.

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