Trump Administration Speeds up New Rules That Would Make It Easier To Charge Some Protesters
They come as protests have surged against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, especially near buildings associated with immigration enforcement, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices or facilities.
Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent in Washington Is Found Not Guilty of Assault Charge
A viral video of the sandwich tossing made Sean Charles Dunn a symbol of resistance to Trump’s deployment of federal agents to combat crime in the nation’s capital.
Jury Convicts California Activist Who Took Chickens From Perdue Farms Plant
Petaluma Poultry has said that Direct Action Everywhere is an extremist group that is intent on destroying the animal agriculture industry.
Democratic Congressional Candidate Kat Abughazaleh Indicted Over ICE Protests Outside Chicago
Protesters have gathered outside the immigration center to oppose enforcement operations in the Chicago area that have led to more than 1,800 arrests and complaints of excessive force.
Federal Trial Over Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland Begins
The complex case comes as Democratic cities targeted by Trump for military involvement seek to push back.
DC Police Detained Man for Protesting National Guard Patrol With Darth Vader Song, Lawsuit Says
An artist who works in the hospitality industry said he was looking for a humorous and creative way to protest what he views as a military “occupation.”
‘No Kings’ Protests Return as Trump Ramps up Authoritarian Practices, Organizers Say
It’s the second “No Kings” protest and third mass movement against the administration this year, and it comes amid an intensifying conflict between federal law enforcement and protesters nationwide.
Chicago and Illinois Sue To Stop Trump’s Guard Deployment Plan After Portland Ruling
A DHS spokesperson said in response to the lawsuit that “the First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly — not rioting.”