President Donald Trump holds up a Bible outside of St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park ... [+] in Washington, DC on June 1, 2020. Just one day before the transfers, President Trump announced that law enforcement officers from ICE and other agencies would intervene. Federal agents clashed with protesters near the White House and controversially used tear gas to clear Lafayette Square for a Trump photo-op. Further ReadingICE flew detainees to Virginia so the planes could transport agents to D.C. protests. A huge coronavirus outbreak followed (Washington Post)Justice Department To Review Conduct Of Federal Agents In Portland And D.C. (Forbes)

Source: Forbes September 11, 2020 17:58 UTC