Curated from US news | The Guardian — Here’s what matters right now:
Documents show intent to deploy 1,000 troops to conduct law enforcement operations in urban centers Donald Trump’s administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained. Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests, including a recent demonstration by several thousand people in Washington DC. Continue reading...
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Original reporting: US news | The Guardian