Two Cities Under Siege
10 days ago
- #Civil Rights
- #Government Overreach
- #Historical Parallels
- Comparison between historical British occupation of Boston and current federal actions in Minneapolis, highlighting similarities in government overreach.
- Criticism of the Trump administration's use of executive powers and military force in cities, contradicting constitutional principles.
- Details on the deployment of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, described as a 'federal invasion' aimed at political retaliation.
- Reports of violence and unlawful detentions by federal agents, including the killing of protesters and unprovoked assaults.
- Administration's response to incidents, including slandering victims and obstructing investigations, showcasing a pattern of authoritarian behavior.
- Public and legal pushback against federal actions, including court rulings against warrantless raids and detentions.
- Historical context provided by colonial-era newspaper accounts, drawing parallels to current events and emphasizing the Founders' warnings against military use in civil society.
- Community and activist resistance in Minneapolis and other cities, demonstrating restraint despite provocation and violence from federal agents.