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DOJ went after protesters in Chicago and other cities for felony assault, but failed to get convictions

The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.

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Chicago Sun-Times· Sep 12, 7:23 PMDOJ went after protesters in Chicago and other cities for felony assault, but failed to get convictions

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