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why are predator drones flying over LA?


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When ICE raids sparked massive protests across Los Angeles, something unusual appeared in the sky: Predator drones. Dexter talks to Joseph Cox over at 404 Media to understand how military-grade surveillance aircrafts ended up flying over U.S. citizens and what that means for the future of civil liberties.

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Joseph’s articles on the Predator drones flying over the protests:

DHS Flew Predator Drones Over LA Protests, Audio Shows

CBP Confirms It Is Flying Predator Drones Above Los Angeles To Support ICE

Also:
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

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