Trump’s War on America

The Intercept Briefing

“It’s not just clashes between protesters and ICE; it’s an attack on basic rights that we’ve taken for granted,” says Minnesota Public Radio reporter Jon Collins.
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FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext

Lauren Harper

Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules to protect journalists is being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.
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Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump’s Assault on Minneapolis

Fatima Khan, Meghnad Bose

Somalis are fighting back, from homemade sambusas for protesters to foot patrols on the lookout for ICE.
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Despite Court Ruling, ICE Can’t Detain Mahmoud Khalil — For Now

Jonah Valdez

Khalil has 45 days to appeal Thursday’s court decision, his attorney told The Intercept.
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ICE Agents Are Even Worse At Being Cops Than You Think

Alain Stephens

Videos of agents falling down and dropping their guns feel beyond parody. But under-trained law enforcement officers are a real danger to the public.
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New Bill Would Put Basic Limits on ICE Use of Force After Minneapolis Killing

Jessica Washington

Rep. Delia Ramirez called her bill “the bare minimum” to rein in ICE while Democratic leadership remains resistant to abolishing the agency.
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“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?

Mychal Denzel Smith

Establishment Democrats are rejecting an increasingly popular position by refusing to take a bold stance that happens to be good politics.
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Trump Is Helping Right-Wing Groups Target Chicago Teachers Union

Jessica Washington

Dark-money groups want a look at the Chicago Teachers Union’s finances. The Trump administration could help them get it.
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