THE GUARDIAN: LA protester charged with assaulting officer says he was the one attacked: ‘I thought I was going to die’

LA protester charged with assaulting officer says he was the one attacked: ‘I thought I was going to die’
A father facing eight years in prison comes forward to the Guardian as lawyers and advocates say US prosecutors are criminalizing free speech and targeting people injured by officers

Read in The Guardian: https://apple.news/AZmconHnhRA22_jkxk1AIAg

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Appeals court blocks ruling directing Trump return control of National Guard to California

I found more great news stories as I scrolled through or after the first one. Got doctor appointments today. Hugs

Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Appeals court blocks ruling directing Trump return control of National Guard to California

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/12/ice-immigration-protests-live-updates/84157140007/

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Troops in LA break the law arresting protestors. That is against the law tRump invoked. They can only guard officials and defend federal buildings.

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-11-25?cid=ios_app#cmbsazv4a0005356m8sz6bey3

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Reposting this former post with free link to the post. The first one was behind the paywall

THE ATLANTIC: For Trump, This Is a Dress Rehearsal

Trump wants 20,000 troops to hunt, transport immigrants. Cost estimate: $3.6 billion

Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Trump wants 20,000 troops to hunt, transport immigrants. Cost estimate: $3.6 billion

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/10/trump-national-guard-ice-transport-immigrations-price/84131100007/

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THE HILL: Democratic frustration reaches boiling point over David Hogg

Democratic frustration reaches boiling point over David Hogg
Tensions are reaching a boiling point between David Hogg and Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership as the organization moves to potentially redo Hogg’s election as vice chair.

Read in The Hill: https://apple.news/AuAIcLl8xQhaTp5V1AMeqUQ

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THE ATLANTIC: The Trump Administration’s Nasty Campaign Against Trans People

The Trump Administration’s Nasty Campaign Against Trans People
The president wants to draw out a politically expedient fight, not broker compromises.

Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/Ag19Lma3qQNyY_5Z7wNwt6g

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THE ATLANTIC: For Trump, This Is a Dress Rehearsal

For Trump, This Is a Dress Rehearsal
Ordering the National Guard to deploy in Los Angeles is a warning of what to expect when his hold on power is threatened.

Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/AffrY7MR4RA68iERvjKBnUA

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For free article not behind the paywall.

https://www.aol.com/trump-dress-rehearsal-140000810.html