NPR (The Associated Press) - Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
AI:President Trump has announced that federal authorities will refrain from intervening in protests occurring within Democratic-led cities unless specifically requested by local officials. This shift follows a pattern of civil unrest and defiance from municipal leaders, such as those in Minneapolis, who have actively resisted ICE operations and characterized federal enforcement as an assault on democracy. As riots and organized demonstrations against immigration tactics continue to escalate nationwide, the administration appears to be navigating a volatile landscape where local Democratic authorities are increasingly clashing with federal law enforcement over public safety and border security implementation.Open