Is yelling at ICE officers or Border Patrol, is that a form odomestic assault on the officers. No, sir. Mr.. Lyons. No, sir, it's not. Go ahead.Is filming of ice or border patrol either an assault or a crime in any way, Mr. . Scott. No, sir.Mr. . Lyons. No, sir.So there were people who said and they were part of the government. I don't think there were any of you, but part of DHS and part of the administration said that yes, the officers were using de-escalation tactics. Nobody believes that.All right. No o ...

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. We have never dealt with a federal agency that lies as flagrantly and as aggressively about literal life and death situations as Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security.We, of course, as Americans, all saw this play out with the killing of Renee Good last month. You might remember Kristi Noem's false version of events issued right after the fatal shooting. The officer was hit by the vehicle.She hit him. He went to the hospital. A doctor did ...

over the Trump administration's statements over the fatal shooting of Alex Preddy in Minneapolis by ICE agents. Newly released affidavits from two witnesses as well as video from the scene appearing to contradict the administration's claim that officers fired in self-defense after Preddy brandished a handgun. Here's what law enforcement officials said on the Sunday talk shows today.I think it's deeply concerning the things that are being said. This is an individual that was a city resident. It appears that ...

In direct response to the president's order, the attorney general issued a memo to our offices implementing and mobilizing federal law enforcement to prioritize and uh counter domestic terrorism and political violence investigations. As a result of those directives, we built this case. Both my office and the FBI have invested substantial resources into investigating and charging these organizations.And if anyone does not believe that members of these groups are organized, sophisticated, and extremely violen ...

Law Enforcement & Civil Rights Concerns - Federal agents' unchecked and potentially violent use of force is causing increasing fear in communities, leading to residents tracking and recording their tactics [1] - There are concerns about the treatment of journalists, including instances of arrest and handcuffing, raising questions about freedom of the press and potential smearing by authorities [4][6] - The designation of protesters as terrorists justifies the use of force against them, mirroring tactics used by autocratic governments to suppress dissent [7][8] - Constant recording culture is crucial for documenting history and holding law enforcement accountable, similar to the impact of citizen recording in the George Floyd case [13] Social & Political Implications - The current climate is priming society for social volatility and violence, with rhetoric of retribution and enemies within [9][10] - There's a risk that people will become desensitized to violence and aggressive tactics, potentially normalizing such behavior [10] - The situation is drawing parallels to historical events like the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, where federal overreach sparked widespread social response and resistance [22][23][24] Legal & Activist Responses - Activists are using recorded material to build cases and challenge law enforcement tactics in court, with some success in initial lawsuits [11][12] - Collective response from various sectors of civil society, including clergy, business leaders, and universities, is crucial to address the issues [15][16] - There's a need for something to shock the public conscience and trigger a broader awareness and response to the escalating issues [21]

As President Trump continues to escalate his unprecedented use of military across US cities, he's now turning his attention to Portland, Oregon. In a social media post earlier today, Trump said that he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hexith to quote, "provide all necessary troops to protect war ravaged Portland and any of our ICE facilities under siege." Trump added that he authorized the use of full force if necessary. Interestingly, we learned that Pentagon officials were surprised by Trump's initial ...

Leadership & Scrutiny - Kosh Patel faces scrutiny regarding his leadership and decision-making, particularly concerning the Charlie Kirk assassination probe [3] - Patel's handling of the Kirk investigation, the Epstein files, and the firing of senior FBI officials are under criticism [10] - A lawsuit alleges Patel fired the former acting director of the FBI for political reasons, suggesting the FBI is captured by politics [17] Resource Allocation & Priorities - An entire domestic terrorism squad of FBI agents in Baltimore was reassigned to immigration enforcement [11] - 20% of FBI agents have been reassigned to immigration enforcement, a larger reassignment than after 9/11 [13] - Sources indicate counter intelligence, countering China, white collar fraud, and child exploitation are receiving less attention due to the focus on immigration enforcement [15] Political Influence & Independence - Concerns are raised about the FBI's independence and whether Patel is following White House orders [19] - The need for an effective, apolitical FBI is emphasized, with concerns that Patel's leadership is compromising this [21] - Patel's qualifications for the job are questioned, with his loyalty to the president being highlighted as his primary qualification [23]

Crime Statistics & Enforcement - The FBI received 16,000 submissions to its digital media enterprise and tip lines regarding the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation [1] - The FBI has arrested over 23,000 violent criminals, more than twice the number from the same period last year [6] - Over 6,000 illegal firearms have been taken off the streets [7] - The FBI has identified and located more than 4,700 child victims, a 35% increase from the same time last year [7] - 1,500 child predators have been arrested, a 5% increase from the same time last year [7] - 300 human traffickers have been arrested, a 10% increase from the same time last year [8] - Over 350 members of Trend Arawa, a foreign terrorist organization, have been arrested, a 250% increase from the same time last year [8][9] - The FBI has captured four top 10 fugitives from the FBI's top 10 most wanted list [9] - The FBI is on track to have the lowest murder rate in modern American history, with double-digit percentage decreases [12][13] - The FBI has seized nearly 1,000 kg of meth and cocaine and 1,600 kg of fentanyl, a 25% increase in fentanyl seizures from the same time last year, enough to potentially kill 115 million Americans [16][17] - The FBI has made nearly 60 counter intelligence arrests this year, a 30% increase from the same time period last year [19] - The FBI has seen a 300% increase in domestic terrorism cases opened this year versus the same time last year [22][23] Operational Initiatives - The FBI's flagship operation, Summer Heat, is surging resources to major and mid-major cities to target gangs, transnational organizations, and drug trafficking cartels [14] - Violent crime arrests have increased by an average of 250% in New Orleans and Nashville [15] - The FBI is going after companies that manufacture opioid precursors overseas, including in mainland China, and seizing their cryptocurrency wallets [17][18] - The FBI is combating ransomware and cyber threats, arresting individuals suspected of supporting ISIS, and addressing crimes involving harm to children online [21][22] Resource Allocation - Every district and state has received an increase of almost 1,000 FBI personnel, agents, and special operators [11]

Political Violence and Rhetoric - The industry acknowledges the tragedy of political violence and the need to condemn it, referencing historical events and figures like Robert Kennedy [2] - The industry expresses deep alarm regarding overheated rhetoric from some leaders, which it views as a potential political witch hunt designed to intimidate and suppress speech [3] - The industry emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between speech that incites violence and protected speech [3] - The industry highlights concerns about the potential weaponization of the federal government against political opponents [4][5] - The industry stresses that political violence has reached a height that should be condemned by everyone [6] Congressional Oversight and FBI Accountability - Congress aims to act as a bulwark against potential abuses of power by the executive branch [4] - The Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing with FBI Director Cash Patel [1] - The industry seeks assurance that the FBI will not be weaponized as a political instrument [5] - The industry questions the disbanding of domestic terrorism operations within the FBI and the reassignment of agents responsible for investigating and preventing domestic terrorism [12] - The industry emphasizes the obligation of law enforcement to act without political favor or fear [10]

They led the 11-year dehumanization campaign that led to the assassination of the moderate Republican voice of a generation.Mass psychosis has taken hold of tens of millions of people in this country.We all know someone like Charlie Kirk. Most of you, your family, and your friends hold his moderate conservative beliefs.If they demonize the moderate, come-to-the-table debater to the point of inspiring assassination, they'd do the same to you.The United States has a domestic terrorism problem, and yesterday, ...