All In with Chris Hayes Trump admin moves to curb dissent
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Sep 17, 2025 
Michael Fanon, a former D.C. metropolitan police officer who bravely defended the Capitol on January 6th, and Adam Schiff, a Democratic Senator from California, share critical insights into the current political climate. They discuss the Trump administration's attempts to suppress dissent following recent violence, highlighting the implications for free speech. Schiff opens up about his contentious exchanges with Kash Patel, while Fanon reflects on the erosion of accountability within political institutions. The conversation underscores the urgent need for unity in a fragmented society.
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Murder Used To Justify Federal Crackdown
- The Trump White House is framing Charlie Kirk's murder as justification to use federal power against perceived left-wing opponents.
- This rhetoric conflates criticism with terrorism and risks eroding First Amendment protections.
Top Officials Threaten Action Over Speech
- Attorney General Pam Bondi and allies signaled they might pursue legal action over 'hate speech,' targeting private actors and businesses.
- That stance conflicts with longstanding free-speech protections and alarmed some conservative defenders of refusal-of-service rights.
Online Pressure Reaches Everyday Workers
- A social-media campaign pressured employers to fire people for posts critical of Charlie Kirk, expanding political enforcement to ordinary workers.
- This mass-targeting risks chilling dissent and weaponizing private employment decisions for political ends.