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Trump Orders ICE to Ravage Democratic Cities After Countrywide Protests
Trump says he’s ordering his entire administration to attack cities he calls “the Democrat Power Center.”
5 Million People Attended “No Kings” Protests. How Can We Build on This?
The protests were inspired by the idea that 3.5% of a population must rise up to successfully reject authoritarianism.
LAPD Attacks “No Kings” Protesters in Los Angeles
Police used batons, tear gas, and “non lethal” projectiles to disperse “No Kings” protesters on Saturday.
Years of LAPD Impunity Paved Way for Trump’s Repression of Protests Today
Just five years ago, it was Gavin Newsom who unleashed the National Guard on protesters. Now Trump has followed suit.
Warren Calls for DHS Secretary Noem’s Resignation Following Padilla Incident
“The Trump administration is trying to undermine free speech in this country,” Warren said during an interview.
Hegseth Won’t Say Whether He’d Follow Judicial Orders Relating to Troops in LA
Over the past several months, many Trump officials have suggested that the administration could ignore court orders.
Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone’s Rights
Governments at all levels from both parties have paved the way to an authoritarian response to dissent.
Trump Has Deployed More Troops in LA Than Syria and Iraq, Per US Counts
The figures are a show of the administration’s willingness to use extreme military force on its own population.
As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey
The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control. People are likely to get hurt.
Pentagon Says Trump’s Armed Anti-Protest Crackdown in LA Will Cost $134 Million
Hegseth said the anti-protest crackdown in LA is the beginning of a “new phase” of militarization against Americans.