All articles tagged with #federal overreach
A D.C. jury acquitted Sean Dunn, known as Sandwich Guy, of assaulting a federal officer after he threw a sandwich at a border patrol agent, highlighting resistance to overreach by the Trump administration and demonstrating the power of jury nullification as a form of democratic protest.
Thousands across over 100 Michigan cities are protesting against President Trump and federal government actions, citing concerns over federal overreach, immigration enforcement, and impacts on the poor and working class, marking the second large-scale demonstration under the No Kings banner.
Illinois has filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops in Chicago, citing concerns over federal overreach, violation of state sovereignty, and potential social and economic harm, arguing such actions are unconstitutional and unlawful.
President Trump plans to deploy Texas National Guard and armed military personnel to Chicago, prompting opposition from Governor Pritzker who condemns it as unconstitutional federal overreach and warns of legal challenges, amid concerns over targeted immigration enforcement and city safety.
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to Chicago, a move criticized by local officials as unnecessary and unconstitutional, amid ongoing political tensions and claims of federal overreach. The deployment, considered by Pentagon officials, has been met with strong opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who argue there is no emergency warranting such action and emphasize the city's recent crime reductions.
The article describes the author's experiences and concerns about the increasing federal military presence and overreach in Washington D.C., under the guise of crime control, despite evidence showing low crime rates, and reflects on the city's history of federal interference and local resilience.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to abolish the Department of Education, citing it as an example of federal overreach. This move could significantly impact American children by altering the federal government's role in education, potentially affecting funding, standards, and programs that support schools nationwide.