National Guard Deployment in New York and at the Border

This chapter explores Governor Holtrol's deployment of 750 national guardsmen outside subway stations in New York, sparking a discussion on their intimidating presence and the emotional impact. It further delves into the controversial use of the National Guard at the border for surveillance rather than interdiction, detailing instances of aggressive behavior and questionable missions by state officials. The conversation also analyzes crime data on the New York subway, revealing the rarity of crimes like pickpocketing compared to the frequency of trips taken.