Deploying Troops to American Cities: An Assault on the Constitution
President Donald Trump's efforts to use federal troops on U.S. soil is an affront to the nation's Constitution and legal system.
Every American concerned about the state of liberties should find President Trump's declaration about the National Guard in Portland, Oregon, harrowing. He stated on social media that the goal is to restore law and order as "conditions continue to deteriorate into lawless mayhem."
- Protests against ICE's abusive raids and detentions are occurring.
- The situation is being used as a pretext to exert federal control over cities.
conditions continue to deteriorate into lawless mayhem
Portland is one of the nation's safest big cities, and local police can control the protests. The president is exaggerating the nature of the protests.
Author's summary: Trump's actions threaten American liberties.