

Democracy Now! 2025-06-10 Tuesday
4 snips Jun 10, 2025
Jean Guerrero, an opinion writer for The New York Times and author of 'Hatemonger,' joins California AG Rob Bonta, known for his legal battles against the Trump administration, and Chris Newman, legal director at the National Day Labor Organizing Network. They discuss Trump's deployment of troops to quell protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles, legal challenges surrounding these actions, and the plight of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case highlights the struggle against wrongful imprisonment. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for human rights protections amidst rising tensions.
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Demographic Engineering Motive
- Trump's immigration agenda aims to reengineer the racial demographics of the country.
- It is ideological demographic engineering, not about law enforcement or true national security.
Journalist Attacks in LA Protests
- Journalists covering LA protests faced violent attacks including rubber bullets and chemical munitions.
- These so-called nonlethal rounds can be fatal, underscoring the risks to press freedom.
California Sues Over National Guard Deployment
- California AG Rob Bonta sued Trump for unlawful National Guard deployment without state consent.
- Trump seeks conflict and power grab by escalating militarized response against largely peaceful protests.