She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to the Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review.
In recent days, federal security forces have taken to the streets of Portland , clad in camouflage gear suitable for a war zone, and handling anti-racism protesters with tactics reminiscent of dictatorships.
The people detaining him never identified themselves, he said , or explained why he has being held.
He said two officers came in to read him his Miranda rights, he asked for a lawyer and was eventually released.
Marshals Service declined to comment on the practice of using unmarked vehicles, but said their officers had not arrested Pettibone.
The Oregon ACLU's Jann Carson noted, "When we see people in unmarked cars forcibly grab someone off the street, we call it kidnapping .".
And we're going to do what needs to be done to protect the men and women of this country.". »
