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Three Cities Could Lose Federal Funding for Allowing Violence, DOJ Says

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   The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that three U.S. cities have
   "permitted violence and destruction of property" to persist and
   threatened to cut federal funding if they don't take measures to
   restore law and order.

   According to a news release, New York City, Portland, Oregon, and
   Seattle, Washington, risk the loss of funding.

   "When state and local leaders impede their own law enforcement officers
   and agencies from doing their jobs, it endangers innocent citizens who
   deserve to be protected, including those who are trying to peacefully
   assemble and protest," said Attorney General William Barr.

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