How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force

Trump's Shadowy Federal Police Force

Trump's DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights protections, allowing agents to remain anonymous and wear masks, while also threatening groups that oppose them.

A recent incident in Santa Ana, California, highlights the fear and uncertainty caused by these tactics. When Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers stormed the city, panicked calls flooded the emergency response system.

Recordings of those calls, obtained by ProPublica, captured the terror residents felt as they watched masked men ambush people and force them into unmarked cars.

Author's summary: Trump builds violent federal police force.

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