The article discusses the escalating actions by Donald Trump's administration, including the deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops in Los Angeles to quell protests against immigration raids. It argues these actions, involving mass arrests, warrantless detentions, and militarized responses to protests, are the initial stages of establishing a 'police state' infrastructure, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes.
We are witnessing the first stages of a Trump police state
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The article discusses the escalating actions by Donald Trump's administration, including the deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops in Los Angeles to quell protests against immigration raids. It argues these actions, involving mass arrests, warrantless detentions, and militarized responses to protests, are the initial stages of establishing a 'police state' infrastructure, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes.
Trending- 1 Last week: Raids in San Diego, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Berkshires.
- 2 Friday morning: Federal agents conducted raids across Los Angeles.
- 3 Saturday: Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles County.
- 4 Saturday evening: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to deploy active-duty marines.
- 5 This coming Saturday 14 June: No Kings Day of Action planned.
- Arrests of 121 people
- Dispersal of protesters
- Escalation of confrontations
- Deployment of National Guard
- Threats of deploying active-duty marines
- Concerns about a 'Trump police state'
- Erosion of due process
- Potential for martial law
- Increased fear and anger
- Calls for peaceful protests
What: Donald Trump's administration is escalating immigration enforcement through federal raids and deploying National Guard troops to quell protests, leading to concerns about the establishment of a police state.
When: Friday morning (raids), Saturday (Trump ordered National Guard deployment), Last week (raids in San Diego, Martha's Vineyard, Berkshires), This coming Saturday 14 June (No Kings Day of Action).
Where: Los Angeles (including two Home Depots and a clothing wholesaler), San Diego, Martha’s Vineyard, the Berkshires, across the US (federal courthouses), California.
Why: To demonstrate Trump's power after his tariffs were halted and bill stymied; to prevent 'violent mob assaults' on ICE and federal law enforcement, which are deemed a 'form of rebellion' or 'insurrection' by the administration, and to remove 'Criminal Illegal Aliens' seen as a 'NATIONAL SECURITY RISK.'
How: By deploying federal agents (ICE, DHS, FBI, DEA) for raids, arresting suspected undocumented immigrants, using riot gear, pepper balls, rubber bullets, teargas, and flash-bang grenades against protesters, and ordering National Guard troops. The article outlines a five-step process: declaring emergency, using federal agents, allowing dragnet abductions/warrantless arrests, creating prison space, and potentially declaring martial law.