All articles tagged with #federal force
President Trump initially planned to deploy federal forces in San Francisco but changed his approach after discussions with local leaders and tech CEOs, who assured him the city was making progress on reducing crime. The decision was influenced by calls from prominent tech executives and the city’s mayor, emphasizing collaboration over military intervention. However, skepticism remains about whether Trump will adhere to this new stance.
Tens of thousands participated in peaceful 'No Kings' protests across Oregon against Trump's immigration policies, culminating in a show of force by federal agents in Portland, where tear gas and other munitions were used against protesters at the ICE facility, ending a day of largely peaceful demonstrations.
The ACLU of Illinois filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging excessive and violent federal force against protesters, journalists, and clergy at an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, violating First Amendment rights. The lawsuit includes accounts of peaceful protests turned violent by federal agents, with some protesters and a pastor being injured, and claims of federal agents hiding their identities due to threats.