Welcome back to Politics Nation. Yesterday, as the president appeared on Fox and Friends to talk about the 911 anniversary and the murder of Charlie Kirk, he also announced the latest target of his federal crackdown on crime. Take a listen.Maybe I'll be the first to say it right now. Again, we're going to Memphis. Memphis is that's the next city.deeply troubled and the mayor is happy. He's a Democrat mayor. The mayor is happy and the governor Tennessee, the governor is happy.Deeply troubled. We're going to ...

Public Safety Concerns - Chicago experienced a high number of shootings and homicides in the past three weeks, with nearly 20 people killed [1][2] - The situation in Chicago is described as dire, surpassing even dangerous locations like Afghanistan in terms of violence [2] Potential Federal Intervention - Federal agents from ICE, Customs and Border Patrol, and the Department of Homeland Security are likely to be deployed to Chicago [4] - Unidentified agents in unmarked vehicles are allegedly planning raids in Latino communities, purportedly targeting violent criminals [5] - The deployment of federal resources to Chicago is expected to last approximately 30 days before being moved to another city [5] Political Implications - The governor of Illinois is criticized for his handling of the situation and perceived naivete or untruthfulness regarding the need for federal assistance [1] - The potential federal intervention is framed as a political move, mirroring events in Los Angeles and Washington DC, targeting cities in blue states [3][5] - Concerns are raised that minor incidents, such as someone throwing a sandwich at an ICE agent, could be used to justify declaring an emergency in Chicago [5]

Government Intervention & Public Safety - The report highlights a potential military takeover in Chicago initiated by President Trump to combat crime, a move opposed by city officials [1][2] - Polling data indicates that a majority of Americans, across political affiliations, believe crime is out of control in urban areas and support some form of federal intervention, around 64% [6] - The report claims crime is actually down in cities like Chicago, countering narratives pushed by right-wing media outlets [7] Immigration Enforcement & Community Response - Concerns are raised about ICE activities in Chicago, including alleged kidnappings and detentions under improper conditions [3][4] - Community initiatives, such as mutual aid hubs and patrols, are in place to support residents and respond to ICE activity [5] - The report advocates for policies to protect immigrant communities, including ensuring residents know their rights and providing resources [20][21] Political & Social Commentary - The report suggests that addressing people's material needs is the most effective way to combat crime [11] - The report criticizes masked ICE agents and calls for cities to adopt measures against them, citing safety concerns and potential for abuse [13][14] - The report draws parallels between the current situation and historical events like the Pullman strike, framing federal intervention as a recurring authoritarian tactic [9]

I want to bring in NBC's Adrienne Bratus in Chicago for us, NBC's Von Hillyard, who is covering the White House. And with me here in studio, Katherine Christian, former assistant D uh district attorney in Manhattan, and an MSNBC legal analyst, and Basil Michael, Democratic strategist, former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party, also an MSNBC political analyst. And Adrienne, starting with you, what's the latest on the ground that you're seeing there? You see hundreds of people gathered ...