On June 6, 2024, protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles escalated when federal agents responded with riot gear and nonlethal weapons. These actions triggered larger protests demanding an end to ICE operations, leading to the LAPD declaring all assembly illegal and the National Guard being called in by President Trump. This event highlights the trend of 'democratic backsliding' in the U.S., where both parties have contributed to the erosion of public assembly rights. The administration's tactics indicate a significant threat to democratic principles, particularly the right to dissent.
This coordinated repression did not come from nowhere. In 2024, The New York Times reported that the Trump transition team was already planning to use emergency powers...
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