The Justice Department named New York City, Portland, and Seattle as “jurisdictions permitting violence and destruction of property” yesterday. The announcement follows a memo issued by President Trump, and could potentially lead to cuts in federal funding received by each city. The cities’ mayors responded with a joint statement criticizing the move as politically motivated.
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