Washington, D.C. — Sidney Reid described the injuries she sustained during her arrest as mere 'boo-boos', yet the Justice Department aggressively pursued an assault charge against her. Facing felony assault allegations stemming from her behavior at a protest against President Trump's immigration policy in July, Reid was arrested but only held for two days. Despite the severity of the charge, grand jurors declined to indict her on three occasions. As evidence unfolded, including body camera footage that indicated no intentional harm on Reid's part, jurors reached a verdict of not guilty in less than two hours. Reid expressed her relief, noting, It seemed like my life was just going to be taken away from me, referring to her worries about losing her job and housing. This incident is part of a broader pattern, where many charges against protesters related to Trump's policies have been downgraded or dismissed, raising questions about the Justice Department's strategies and commitment to prosecuting demonstrators. With several defendants acquitted and only a few felonies successfully prosecuted, critics argue that the government's approach appears focused on intimidatory tactics rather than legitimate law enforcement.