(Thread) New Lawsuit against Trump, Giuliani, the Proud Boys, and Oathkeepers

Subtitle: More legal troubles for Trump and pals

The complaint is here: https://naacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Thompson-v.-Trump-Complaint-FILED.pdf

The @NAACP brought the lawsuit on behalf of Rep. @BennieGThompson

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He accuses Defendants of violating the KKK act, which outlaws (among other things) preventing an official from discharging duties. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1985

Fittingly, the Act was passed after the Civil War when White supremacists violently interfered with lawful processes.

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Facts: When Trump, Proud Boys, and pals incited the insurrection, they hindered Thompson in the discharge of his official duties and deprived him of his right to be free from intimidation and threats in the discharge of his duties.

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Here's what they're seeking

It's another opportunity to bring facts to light. Discovery will be (shall we say) interesting.

Good for @NAACP and @BennieGThompson. Other members of the House of Representatives are expected to join the lawsuit.

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I agree. There is something perfect about suing them under the KKK act.

After all, they carried the Confederate flag, which is exactly who they are and what they stand for.
https://twitter.com/djfm_dot_com/status/1361804438529261572

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I put this short thread (and a few other questions and comments) on my blog, here: https://terikanefield-blog.com/a-new-lawsuit-against-trump-and-pals/