Care to show no markings of agency (or federal agent status) in a domestic setting? The local police cannot tell these guys from anyone who hit the surplus store. Nobody else can.
That's true of third world shit holes were agents are retaliated against, and even in those shit holes not when dealing with protesters. These peeps aren't terrorists, no matter how hard Flintstone Barr wants them to be. The only reason they're hiding identities is the repercussions brought forth from their extra judicial activity by an uncorrupted DOJ
The left-wing Cancel Culture by which they want to eliminate people from their jobs, community, and from being heard is the very foundation of "forced disappearance" as a policy. When leftists run governments they work to silence any voices that object to their policies; this can be seen in their bringing of politically driven charges against opponents to using leaks to the media in attempts to ruin people. Disappearing people is simply the next step in "cancelling" when a fully (not moderate) left-wing government is in power. The bumbling Trump administration is just a minor league example for what will occur when an extreme left-wing administration (which is driven & "competent") is placed in charge.
I would have to agree somewhat about the insignia point. But this situation is very different than vans showing up in the middle of the night and people in balaclavas dragging your neighbor away due to their political views. The rioters in Portland are being arrested by Federal officials due to their obvious violence, and the fact that local officials are deliberately doing nothing to stop the rioters.
My understanding is most of these are federal prison officers. And I don’t think they are working closely with local authorities until they show up. At that point Im sure people that need to know are told. I understand that the lack of accountability aspect, but this is a whole different set of circumstances. We’re not talking average run of the mill police/civilian interaction. These are not protests they are riots which are being planned and staged. There’s an undercover aspect thats not being mentioned in an effort to identify those involved. If you don’t want to be arrested, don’t hang out with a mob destroying Federal property. It’s really that simple. And, most weekend warrior types don’t show up driving MRAP’s
"But this situation is very different than vans showing up in the middle of the night and people in balaclavas dragging your neighbor away due to their political views. " Its not very different. Look at the actual behavior of these paramilitary who the state's AG who knows the law better than you or I has stated are illegal. Terrorist mommies? Oldish man? This is an abuse of Federal officers as they have been put into a situation where they have committed crimes, they are now going to be prosecuted for these as individuals the AG said.(when they are identified of course) This is designed to escalate.
You may want to explain your assertions to the Washington Post and other sources who state the deployment of federal officials to prevent violence and damage to federal property is perfectly legal and acceptable. Further stating that the Feds can certainly arrest people in these situations and local/state authorities have very little say in the matter.
They are being charged with criminal acts. This means the state AG has determined they exceeded their juristiction.