The governor of a U.S. state has raised concerns that America under the leadership of President Donald Trump is close to declaring “martial law” as several states prepare for potential military intervention. President Trump recently hinted at using the “insurrection act” to override opposition from Democrat governors to deploying the military in their states.
In a significant development, a judge recently barred Trump from sending National Guard troops from California to Oregon, marking the second legal setback against his deployment plans within 24 hours. Trump had faced a similar ruling preventing him from activating Oregon’s National Guard, leading him to explore alternative strategies to circumvent the court’s decisions.
Despite Trump’s claims of widespread chaos in Portland, Oregon, reports indicate no substantial or continuous unrest in the city. Contrary to White House assertions, there is no evidence of violence targeting federal immigration authorities or a takeover by left-wing “domestic terrorists.”
In response to the escalating situation, various pro-democracy groups have strongly criticized the potential use of U.S. military forces to suppress peaceful protests against the President’s policies, labeling it as “unthinkable.”
Chicago is another city under Trump’s spotlight for possible military intervention. Reports suggest that hundreds of Illinois National Guard troops could be mobilized to support federal operations, with additional reinforcements possibly being dispatched from Texas, despite opposition from Governor JB Pritzker.
Governor Pritzker expressed dismay at the unilateral deployment of Texas National Guard members by President Trump without prior consultation or coordination with state officials, labeling the actions as “Trump’s Invasion.” He urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to retract the troops and refrain from assisting in the federal operation.
Amidst the ongoing tensions, California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the principle that states should not invade each other, highlighting the gravity of the situation by stating, “America is on the brink of martial law.”
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