Tag: National Guard

Legal scholars and political scientists say the Trump administration’s escalating ICE operation, National Guard brinkmanship, and Insurrection Act threats in Minnesota closely resemble conditions identified in civil war simulations, raising alarms about constitutional collapse and violent state federal conflict.

Federal court finds the president “acted contrary to law” after sending thousands of troops to patrol the capital amid falling crime rates.

Attorney says body camera shows agent saying “Do something, b––” before firing; prosecutors charge two drivers as officials expand Operation Midway Blitz.

Federal judge Karin Immergut blocks National Guard deployments to Oregon and beyond as the White House escalates rhetoric and appeals the ruling.

Organizers say more than 2,110 protests across all 50 states will build on June’s nationwide actions, as Trump expands National Guard deployments, ICE raids, and rhetoric about cities as “training grounds.”

Oregon officials say the president’s move is unlawful and dangerous, warning it threatens to escalate tensions in Portland.

House advances $893 billion defense policy as culture war riders and audit penalties collide with pay raises, troop increases, and a looming Senate clash.

Officials vow court action while communities organize, citing billions for militarization and warnings of secrecy and civil rights violations.

Democrats decry a “manufactured crisis” as the White House touts a post-DC crackdown and eyes Chicago, despite data showing declining violent crime.

Residents denounce checkpoints and expanded federal presence as civil liberties advocates warn of authoritarian overreach.