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Democracy Now! 2025-10-01 Wednesday

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Oct 1, 2025
Brandon Johnson, the Mayor of Chicago and a former teacher, discusses President Trump's alarming comments about using cities as military training grounds. He emphasizes the importance of First Amendment protections and the recent federal immigration raids in his city. Eugene Fidell, a Yale Law scholar specializing in military justice, warns about potential erosion of military norms due to loyalty demands and advises senior officers on legal advice regarding unlawful orders. Together, they delve into the implications of these federal actions on civil rights and public safety.
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ANECDOTE

Dawn Raid With Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Federal agents swarmed Chicago with Black Hawk helicopters and boxed trucks for a major early-morning raid.
  • About 30 undocumented people were arrested and neighbors reported being awoken by the operation's helicopters.
INSIGHT

Cities Framed As Internal Threats

  • President Trump framed U.S. cities as enemies within and proposed using them as military training grounds.
  • This rhetoric reframes domestic policy as a security threat and normalizes military deployment in cities.
ADVICE

Use Orders To Protect Protest Rights

  • Coordinate local police with protest organizers to protect First Amendment rights.
  • Use executive orders to require uniforms, IDs, and transparent conduct by law enforcement and federal agents.
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