The Dictatorship Amps Up
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Intro
This chapter examines the rise of authoritarian practices, focusing on recent actions by Donald Trump, such as the federalization of local police and the deployment of the National Guard. It critiques the manipulation of crime statistics to justify these measures and explores the implications for governance and public safety.
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Today, Trump has federalized the Metropolitan Police Department and deployed the National Guard in the District of Columbia; Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit against Trump’s deployment of the military in Los Angeles as a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is underway in California; Senator Whitehouse has written to the Bureau of Prisons asking for documents regarding Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a minimum security facility; Judge Engelmayer denies Trump's motion to unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts; the Trump administration is going to put FBI agents on night patrol in Washington; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.
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Stories
Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of local police in crime crackdown | CBS News
Trump Administration to Put F.B.I. Agents on Night Patrol in Washington | The New York Times
Senator Whitehouse has penned a letter to the head of the Bureau of Prisons asking for more information about the transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell | Senate.gov
EXCLUSIVE: I Have Ghislaine Maxwell's Security Score, Custody Level, Transfer Code, and Sex Offender Waiver | MuellerSheWrote.com
Trump’s Use of the Military in Los Angeles Goes to Trial | What to Know | Democracy Docket
Good Trouble
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