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New Trump Order Among 'Scariest Things I've Seen in US Politics,' Civil Rights Attorney Says (www.commondreams.org)

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An executive order signed Monday by US President Donald Trump may permit "random fascist vigilantes" to help him crack down on protests across the country, according to one prominent civil rights lawyer.

The new order, which comes amid wider concern about Trump's militarized takeover of Washington, DC, directs Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to ensure that each state's National Guard is equipped to "assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring the public safety."

To that end, it orders the secretary to create a "standing National Guard quick reaction force" that "can be deployed whenever the circumstances necessitate," not just in the nation's capital but in "other cities where public safety and order has been lost."

Monday's order calls for the creation of "an online portal for Americans with law enforcement or other relevant backgrounds and experience." Agency heads then "shall each deputize the members of this unit to enforce federal law."

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[–] f1error@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

If we last that long...

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'll only say this; They need to be scared to stand on our porches.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They don't have to go near your porch when a drone can do the job for them without danger.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What are you on about? Neither the local cops or feds deploy any drones that would get in here. If you think the US military is sending Reaper drones after individuals, Jesus, get a grip.

[–] Modern_medicine_isnt@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Ukraine learned how to use drones very very quickly. I would expect the US military has been learning from that and practicing. So I am pretty sure they have plenty of the smaller, cheaper variety to use on us. But, there is also no way they have nearly enough.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When people who aren’t right wing begin to arm themselves then you’ll see. Look at trump’s executive order.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago

Blacks, women and LGBT, taken as a group, have been the largest gun purchasing demographic for several years. I think they got the memo. The suburban white boys and the right haven't caught on. Shshsss.