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Real-time analysis of Trump-Vance administration actions, to support legal challenges and provide resources for the pro-democracy community.
The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to
Promote militarization of local law enforcement
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The order promotes the militarization of local law enforcement and decreases accountability for officer misconduct.
Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens
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April 28, 2025
This EO directs the Attorney General to work on creating resources for law enforcement officers accused of misconduct and on rethinking civil rights consent decrees holding local law enforcement accountable for crimes committed while in uniform. It also directs the Secretary of Defense to produce a report on how to use military assets for local policing, along with continuing the Trump administration's attacks on policies supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Taken together, this EO stands to harm over-policed communities, undo civil rights protections, and undermine local governments.
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