Trump’s militarization of DC is not a one-off; it is a test run for cities in states across the country. Even if the legal mechanics vary, the strategy is the same—bypass local leaders, impose federal control, and normalize military-style policing. If he gets away with it here, no city will be safe.
This month, the Trump administration tried to shut down the ongoing review of the Jeffrey Epstein case. No client list. No charges. No further investigation. Just a shrug from the Department of Justice—now led by Trump loyalists—claiming the case is over and there’s nothing to see.
Blue State Defiance: Protect Your Community from ICE Overreach
Blue state governors, legislatures, and attorneys general have tools to fight back against the brutal tactics of Trump's secret police force. Demand that they use them.
Help immigrant families feel safe in your community by encouraging local businesses to put up solidarity posters in their windows and create private areas that ICE cannot access without a signed judicial warrant.
