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Deploying Federal Troops Is Not a Sustainable Solution to Crime in American Cities

Federal officers policing Washington, D.C., on Trump's orders appear to be driving crime down, but the plan is neither constitutionally sound nor viable in the long term.

Reason

Trump's MAGA-fied military prepares for "war from within"

In one historic speech, Trump eviscerated decades of civil-military restraint.

Axios

In US and Europe, troops in the streets of capital cities tell a different story

Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those in European capitals. Yet in Washington, experts and residents believe this is different.

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New Orleans police official says crime is down after governor requests National Guard troops

A top New Orleans police official is welcoming the idea of working with federal troops deployed to Louisiana’s largest city

The Independent UK

‘A war from within’: Trump tells military leaders to use ‘dangerous’ American cities as ‘training grounds’ for troops

Trump just told 800 generals to treat American cities like combat zones.

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Savage texts between Trump and Oregon’s governor revealed after troops are ordered to Portland

Trump warned Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek via text: ‘Get your state in order’

The Independent UK

Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine reveals more details about infamous DC carjacking in Fox News interview

A 15-year-old boy and girl were the only assailants arrested in the attack, which prompted Trump to send in the National Guard onto the streets of the capital

The Independent UK

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Oregon governor shuts the door on Trump’s troops as the state slaps him with yet another lawsuit

He federalized their troops without asking. Now they're suing.

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Chicago officials blast Trump’s plan to send in 100 National Guard troops: ‘This is no way to live’

The move comes after several people involved in anti-ICE protests outside an immigration facility in Chicago were reportedly charged with assaulting officers

The Independent UK

Oregon Sues Trump Administration Over 'Unlawful' National Guard Federalization

The administration ordered the federalization of 200 Oregon National Guard members for 60 days, citing the same suspect legal authority used to send troops to California earlier this year.

Reason

Escalation of Chicago immigration operations lead to claims of discriminatory stops

The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration growing federal intervention across U.S. cities

The Independent UK

Almost Half Of Americans Oppose Trump's Deployment Of National Guard Troops To U.S. Cities, Poll Shows

Almost half of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to cities across the country, according to a new poll

Latin Times

Trump is trying to ‘escalate tensions’ and ‘undermine public safety’ by sending National Guard to Portland, lawsuit claims

President’s threat to send in National Guard and use ‘full force’ against protesters is ‘wholly pretextual,’ officials argue

The Independent UK

Oregon Senator Tells Trump to 'Stay the Hell Out' After Troops Ordered to Portland

Oregon officials also announced legal action on Sunday as the state's Attorney General filed a lawsuit arguing that the deployment of National Guard troops was "provocative and arbitrary"

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Axios

Oregon sues Trump in bid to stop National Guard deployment to Portland

The suit says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's move to call 200 members into federal service is "patently unlawful."

The Independent UK

Americans think crime is increasing across the nation – just not in their city, poll finds

Almost half of Americans said that crime, which was the third biggest concern behind inflation and political polarization, had increased across the whole country

Benzinga

Tennessee Governor Deploying Federal Agents and National Guard to Memphis

Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) announced Friday that additional federal agents and state resources will arrive in Memphis next week to help curb violent crime.

Euronews

Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon in crackdown on immigration protests

The decision, according to Trump, was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”

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The Independent UK

What to know about the National Guard and federal agencies coming to Memphis

President Donald Trump wants to send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, like he has in Washington, D.C. Early blueprints show key differences between the crime-centered operations

The Independent UK

What border are they securing? Trump CBP boats seen patrolling the Chicago River after takeover rhetoric

Immigration agents have been active in the city throughout the month and President Trump has threatened to send in the National Guard against the wishes of local officials

The Independent UK

Tennessee governor says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week

For two weeks, Memphis has been bracing for an influx of National Guard troops after President Donald Trump announced his intention to deploy them to the city

The Independent UK

Latinos in Memphis worry about possible immigration crackdown by Trump's crime task force

President Donald Trump has created a task force to fight crime in Memphis

We Got This Covered

Trump cleans up DC while governors tell residents ‘criminals come first’ – 1988 redux coming

Guess we're finding out what happens when a president decides he's also the police chief.

Axios

These Black cities cut crime. Mayors fear Trump's moves could undo the progress.

Crime is down in majority-Black cities, but mayors say Trump's cuts and Guard threats risk it.

The Independent UK

Crime victims' families say Chicago violence is a problem, but sending in troops isn't the answer

Families of some of the victims of violent crime in Chicago say that although it's been a largely intractable problem for the city for decades, they don't think sending in National Guard troops is the answer

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