All articles tagged with #civil unrest
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
California Governor Newsom warns Americans to 'wake up' ahead of critical elections, criticizing Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard troops for crowd control and immigration enforcement, and expressing distrust in the Department of Justice to handle legal cases.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Tanzania is experiencing violent protests and a crackdown following a disputed election in which main opposition candidates were barred, with reports of over 100 deaths and widespread repression against demonstrators and critics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Spokesman-Review
The Pentagon is preparing thousands of National Guard personnel for civil unrest missions, signaling a potential increase in military involvement in domestic affairs under the Trump administration, with new rapid reaction forces being trained and equipped for deployment to manage urban disturbances.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Pentagon is preparing thousands of National Guard personnel for civil unrest response, indicating a potential increase in domestic military deployments under the Trump administration, with new rapid reaction forces being trained and equipped for quick deployment across the U.S., raising concerns about the expansion of military roles in domestic affairs.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
The Pentagon is developing a National Guard 'Quick Reaction Force' to respond rapidly to civil unrest across the U.S., with training to be completed by January 2026, amid ongoing tensions over federal intervention in cities and the use of military forces for law enforcement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Protests in Peru against President Jose Jeri's government have resulted in at least one death and numerous injuries, with clashes between protesters and police over issues like corruption and crime, amid political instability following the recent ousting of former President Boluarte.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
In Portland, protesters are using humorous inflatable costumes to oppose federal actions and dispel the narrative of the city as a 'war zone,' while facing ongoing tensions with federal agents and court challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
The article discusses how President Trump's increased deployment of the National Guard in Democratic-led cities for tasks like patrolling streets and supporting ICE operations diverges from their traditional roles, raising concerns among military experts about misuse, impact on recruitment, and public trust, despite the Guard's historical roots in emergency and disaster response.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
The article reviews 18 instances from 1877 to 2021 when the Illinois National Guard was activated in Chicago, highlighting notable events such as strikes, riots, protests, and responses to violence, including the unprecedented potential federalization of troops by President Trump. It details historical moments like the 1877 railway strike, 1919 race riots, 1960s civil unrest, and recent pandemic and protest responses, illustrating the Guard's evolving role in maintaining order in Chicago.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
President Trump has indicated he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy military force within the U.S. amid civil unrest, particularly criticizing Democratic-led states and cities, which could lead to significant legal and political conflicts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses the role of the National Guard, a state-based military force, and how recent actions by President Trump to deploy Guard troops in Democratic-led cities mark a departure from its traditional humanitarian role, instead being used for crime crackdown and immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
Over a dozen FBI agents, including some photographed kneeling during the 2020 George Floyd protests, were fired amid controversy over their actions and the FBI's response to civil unrest, with some claiming the firings violated due process and were politically motivated.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Nepal's youth-led protests against government corruption and internet bans turned violent, resulting in 19 deaths and prompting the resignation of key officials, with protesters demanding the dissolution of parliament and new elections.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The article discusses Donald Trump's recent use of military and National Guard forces to enforce law and order, including controversial executive orders to create police units and a rapid deployment force, raising concerns about the potential for internal conflict, constitutional violations, and increased political polarization in the U.S.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Defector
The article criticizes President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., describing it as an unnecessary armed occupation and a spectacle of militarization, contrasting it with past instances of military involvement in civil unrest and highlighting the political implications of using military force domestically.