🚨 Two headline-grabbing events shook Democratic cities this weekend: a shooting in Chicago and a federal troop standoff in Portland.
In Chicago on Saturday, a U.S. federal agent opened fire after claiming agents were boxed in by multiple vehicles. DHS says one driver rammed a law enforcement car while armed, prompting defensive shots. The wounded motorist drove herself to the hospital. Chicago police say federal authorities are leading the investigation.
Meanwhile, in Portland, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked President Trump’s plan to send federal troops to handle protests there. Judge Immergut ruled the president’s emergency declaration was 'untethered to the facts', noting sporadic property damage and clashes didn’t amount to a rebellion requiring military force.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden cheered the decision, saying, 'We don't need or want Donald Trump to provoke violence by deploying federal troops in our state.' Over in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker resisted a federal ultimatum to deploy the National Guard, calling the demand 'outrageous and un-American'.
These clashes highlight ongoing debates over federal authority, local control, and the limits of militarized policing. As protests and political battles heat up, young people are watching closely—because the outcome could shape the future of civil liberties and public safety across the country. 🤔
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U.S. agent shoots Chicago motorist as judge blocks Portland troops
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