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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Occupation of Washington, DC, Reflects the Failures of Our Democracy

Federal deployment of National Guard troops and ICE is militarizing cities—beginning in Washington, DC—to justify urban occupation and suppress immigrants and political opposition.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Sandwich Guy's Verdict Sent Exactly the Right Message to Trump

A D.C. jury acquitted Sean Dunn of assaulting an officer on Thursday, delivering another embarrassing setback to the Trump administration's effort to punish Washingtonians who oppose its crackdown on the city. Dunn-aka Sandwich Guy-became a folk hero in August after hurling a sub at an officer to protest President Donald Trump's deployment of federal forces in the District's streets. His acquittal comes on the heels of many similar humiliations for the administration:
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Monday's Headlines: Uncharted Territory Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Some 100,000 people took to the streets of New York City for Saturday's "No Kings" protest of President Trump repeatedly flaunting the Constitution to enact his agenda. Demonstrators included our very own Editor-in-Chief Gersh Kuntzman, who brought along a homemade sign defending the president's latest target, the 34th Street busway. Kuntzman didn't get many comments on his janky sign, but Streetfilms' Clarence Eckerson (photo above) got plenty of kudos for his.
US politics
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: L.A.'s federal public defender says Trump has inundated his office with immigration cases

"no such lawful authority"
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California
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

California Lawmakers Fight Back Against Trump's Secret Police Force

California bills would ban masked law enforcement during most arrests and require officers to identify themselves to prevent secret policing and protect public safety.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Washington sues the Trump administration over National Guard deployment

Washington, D.C. sued the federal government over the deployment of mostly out-of-state National Guard forces, challenging federal use of military personnel to patrol city streets.
Washington DC
fromDefector
3 months ago

Notes From The D.C. Clampdown | Defector

Federal intervention and deployment of armed forces in Washington, D.C. threaten local authority and intimidate residents despite limited local crime and lack of congressional representation.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

A Bipartisan Governors' Group Is Splintering in the Trump Era

Democratic governors express frustration over the National Governors Association's response to federal actions by President Trump.
fromNewsOne
5 months ago

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested By ICE Agents

Lander posed no threat, made no sudden moves, and was visibly calm as he was asking questions to protect Edgardo, but was still arrested for the apparent offense of moral clarity and courage.
NYC politics
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Los Angeles
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Greg Abbott Orders National Guard to Deploy in Texas as Protests Spread Across U.S. Cities

Protests against ICE raids have escalated across the U.S., prompting National Guard intervention in Texas and federal military support in California.
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

California sues Justice Dept. over demand that school districts ban trans athletes

California sues the U.S. Justice Department to protect transgender youth’s right to compete in sports, asserting federal overreach.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

Brooklyn officials: Trump's decision to halt Empire wind farm a 'slap in the face'

Trump administration's revocation of Empire Wind 1 project approval threatens renewable energy jobs and investment in New York.
Local leaders are united against the federal government's decision, emphasizing economic and environmental impacts.
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