Memphis, Tennessee (AP) – President Donald Trump Announcement that he will send the army To PortlandAgent clashing with protesters near An Immigration Enforcement Building A Expected Arrival in Chicago, Suburban Memphis National Guard It is the latest example of current and possible federal law enforcement crackdowns in U.S. cities.
Trump said on social media on Saturday that he was instructing the Department of Defense to “provide all the military necessary to protect Portland, where the war was destroyed.” Trump said decisions are needed to protect US immigration and customs facilities. His announcement was filled with pushbacks from the Democratic governor of Oregon.
In Chicago, Federal Authorities A Broadview ice building west of Chicago fired a bowl of pepper and tear gas at protesters. The conflict comes inside Surge in immigration enforcement It began earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said federal authorities, including immigrants and drug enforcers, are expected to arrive. In Memphis It starts this week.
Moves follow Trump’s crackdown on crime Columbia area and action Los Angeles In response to the protests of immigrants who became violent upon arrival of the Army.
This is an overview of potential and current federal law enforcement activities in Portland, Chicago and Memphis.
Portland
Oregon Democratic Government Tina Kotek I responded To Trump’s comments, he said he “full empowers domestic terrorists when necessary” to deal with “internal terrorists when necessary” and abuses his authority by saying he is ordering the troops to cities he has said he has been “exquisitely amazing.”
Other government, police and business leaders said soldiers were not needed and Trump was presenting false pictures of the city.
“There is no uprising, there is no threat to national security,” Kotek told reporters.
The governor said she “trying to understand his reasoning” during the conversation, and his response said, “Let’s keep talking.”
A Pentagon spokesperson said the Department of Defense will provide information and updates if available. A spokesman for the Oregon National Guard said requests for guard support should be coordinated through the governor’s office.
Late Saturday, a small crowd gathered on the sidewalk outside the ice facility. One person was arrested by federal law enforcement after a brief conflict as ice agents cleared the vehicle’s paths leaving the facility.
Recent demonstrations focus on the area around ice buildings. Some federal agents have been injured and several protesters have been charged with assault. Some protesters also say they were injured.
Chicago
on friday, Agent repeatedly fired chemicals Towards a crowd of over 100 people Protestors After some groups tried to stop cars from driving down the street towards ice buildings. Pepper bullets and tear gas canisters entered the crowd, most of which were off the fence and unblocking traffic.
The mayor of Broadview criticized ICE for his actions that he said he put local police, firefighters, residents near the facility and protesters at risk.
The previous week, The protesters were also trying to block the agent’s vehicle. From going in and out of the garden next to the building.
Detained activists and families have raised concerns The recent day the facility was intended to handle arrested people is a de facto detention centre plagued by inhumane circumstances.
Trump previously threatened to send the National Guard to Chicago, but has not yet been followed.
Memphis
Earlier this month, Trump said he was establishing a federal law enforcement task force to combat crime in Memphis. The city has experienced many violent crimes in recent years, including carjacking and murder, but both Democrat and Republican officials have pointed out that in some crime categories, the majority black cities have been declining this year.
Governor Lee publicly said he didn’t expect him. Over 150 National Guard members He says the numbers aren’t solidified to be sent to Memphis. The city said there were no tanks on Friday. The security forces will not be arrested and will not be armed unless local governments demand it, Lee said Friday.
It is unclear when the guard members will arrive. Lee also said 300 Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers are in the area.
Latinx in Memphis ICE agents have expressed concern that they will increase their presence in Memphis and will legally detain people in the country.
Dozens of people marched into the square in front of city hall on Saturday, protesting a surge in law enforcement. A spokesperson at the press conference said Memphis needs more funding for education, crime prevention, youth services and hospitals, instead of federal forces and agents.
Oregon officials commented similarly.
