When Trump's troops come to town
Briefly

The article critiques Trump's aggressive mass deportation campaign, suggesting it is rooted in a delusion that views undocumented immigrants as threats. This has led to increased tension and protest, particularly highlighted by a recent incident where armed agents detained Newark's Mayor, resulting in community outrage and solidarity against federal actions. The piece draws historical parallels to past civil unrest to emphasize the potential consequences of Trump's authoritarian approach and the alarming rise of white supremacist support for such policies.
"In our current dystopian circumstance, it's hard to sort out the signal from the static. The barrage of Trump assaults on science, human rights..."
"The entire premise of the Trump mass deportation of immigrants campaign is that he's doing it to 'restore law and order'..."
"In the last few months, when Trump's masked federal immigration shock troops have shown up, they've inflamed local communities..."
"Would the masked federal agents shoot their way out?"
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