Federalizing Forces and Urban Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of deploying federal military forces in cities like Chicago and Baltimore, touching on concerns about vaccine mandates and local governance. The discussion highlights Baltimore's decline and the perceived failures within the criminal justice system, while questioning the effectiveness of the National Guard in urban law enforcement. Additionally, the chapter addresses the urgent need for solutions to crime and violence, particularly among youth, alongside a critique of the political landscape affecting these issues.