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crime21 days ago•2 min saved

Federal Court Handles New Charges in National Guard Shooting Case

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., has been transferred to federal court where the death penalty can be considered. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, faces federal charges including first-degree murder while armed, with the case moving from D.C. Superior Court to ensure a thorough legal process for potential capital punishment. The attack resulted in the death of Army specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.

via ABC News|

#crime #deathpenalty #federalcourt

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Tensions Rise Over Nobel Peace Prize Award to Maria Machado

The White House criticized the Nobel Committee for not awarding President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, accusing them of politicizing the award, while Trump continues to seek recognition for his efforts to end conflicts. Meanwhile, National Guard troops are set to patrol Memphis following a federal judge's ruling blocking deployment in Chicago, amid ongoing debates over crime and federal authority in U.S. cities.

via Fortune|

#memphis #nationalguard #nobelpeaceprize

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Expands Military and National Guard Roles Amid Crime Emergency

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.

via Defector|

#civil-unrest #militaryoccupation #nationalguard

politics1 year ago•15 min saved

Trump's Border Czar Faces Scrutiny Over Mass Deportation Plans

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed skepticism about the authority of President-elect Donald Trump's new border czar, Tom Homan, to implement significant immigration changes. Pritzker, open to collaboration, criticized Homan's comments about Chicago's sanctuary policies and rejected the use of the Illinois National Guard for deportation efforts. Homan had announced plans for a large-scale deportation operation in Chicago, which Pritzker dismissed as political rhetoric, emphasizing the need for bipartisan service in government roles.

via POLITICO|

#deportation #federalauthority #immigration

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

National Guard and States Heighten Security for Election Day

National Guard units and local law enforcement are on alert across several states to prevent potential violence from extremist groups during the election. Security measures include enhanced protection at polling sites, such as bulletproof glass and panic buttons, and increased communication with law enforcement. National Guard cyber teams are also active in states like Colorado and Connecticut to ensure election security. The heightened precautions follow incidents of ballot drop box fires and threats against election officials.

via Axios|

#cybersecurity #electionsecurity #extremistthreats