US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
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"Any temporary detention ends immediately when the individual(s) can be safely transferred to the custody of appropriate civilian law enforcement personnel," a spokesperson said.
Coming soon:
"Day 3650, we'll transfer you to an appropriate civilian law enforcement personnel soon, prisoner."
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They can't perform arrests. They can only temporarily detain them with zip ties and transfer them by van to the police station.
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What is their documented legal definition of the length of "temporarily detain"?
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Depending on the state, you may detain someone in the process of a crime until law enforcement can take them. I know in Texas, civilian arrest powers are very similar to police.
Being active military throws a huge wrench in this, however, as well as being ordered to a place and deployed with the purpose of policing. You can’t just throw up a “this is federal property” defense, because this is also a public building.
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