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Senate Panel Passes Amendment to Block Using Troops Against Protesters

Senate Panel Passes Amendment to Block Using Troops Against Protesters
National Guard members are seen near protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 29, 2020. Lucas Jackson/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
6/11/2020|Updated: 6/11/2020

A Senate panel on Wednesday morning passed an amendment to bar using active-duty military troops against protesters in the wake of riots, looting, and peaceful protests following George Floyd’s death.

The amendment was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and it was approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee in a voice vote on Wednesday, according to a statement from the senator’s office. The amendment was part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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