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Zorro

(15,737 posts)
Sat Aug 31, 2019, 01:37 PM Aug 2019

Woman tosses Molotov cocktail into Fla. Citizenship office

A woman tossed a lit Molotov cocktail into the lobby of a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Oakland Park, Florida. But no major injuries were reported, according to a report of the incident sent to administration officials and viewed by The Associated Press.

The woman walked into the office Friday afternoon and hurled a bottle filled with gasoline and a lit fuse. But the fuse disconnected from the bottle and didn't ignite, according to the report. Law enforcement officials believe she intended to cause harm but the incident wasn't related to other incidents where Homeland Security agencies were targeted.

The incident comes amid federal investigators' growing concerns about attacks on immigration agencies during a time of heightened emotion and scrutiny. The issue remains a political powder keg for both Democrats and Republicans as Trump continues to push for major changes on his signature issue and tries to energize his base by delivering on campaign promises.

A Homeland Security official condemned the attack and urged the public to express themselves peacefully and respectfully without trying to harm people. The official, who was not authorized to discuss an internal incident, spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. The official said the attacks were unacceptable.

https://news.yahoo.com/woman-tosses-molotov-cocktail-fla-223422669.html

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Woman tosses Molotov cocktail into Fla. Citizenship office (Original Post) Zorro Aug 2019 OP
But it's OK to harm immigrants vlyons Aug 2019 #1
Attempted murder rockfordfile Aug 2019 #2
Domestic terrorism Skidmore Aug 2019 #3

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
1. But it's OK to harm immigrants
Sat Aug 31, 2019, 01:48 PM
Aug 2019

I don't condone violence in any form. Just more hypocracy from the Trump administration.

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