Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

75 Democrats Back Trump’s Deportation Amid Protests

6/12/2025

23 5

Left

Democrats Commend Trump

In a surprising twist, 75 House Democrats rallied behind a resolution commending President Trump's deportation policies as National Guard troops were dispatched to Los Angeles to address protests against ICE raids. Meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar took a stand, introducing legislation to hold police accountable for violence against demonstrators, highlighting a stark contrast to the prevailing trend of punitive measures against protests.

Center

House Condemns Antisemitism

The House passed a resolution condemning an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, while also thanking ICE agents, sparking outrage among 113 Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, who labeled it a political maneuver. Defenders of the resolution argued for the importance of combating antisemitism, but insisted that it shouldn't come at the cost of endorsing ICE's controversial actions.

1 of 2

Democrats Commend Trump

In a surprising twist, 75 House Democrats rallied behind a resolution commending President Trump's deportation policies as National Guard troops were dispatched to Los Angeles to address protests against ICE raids. Meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar took a stand, introducing legislation to hold police accountable for violence against demonstrators, highlighting a stark contrast to the prevailing trend of punitive measures against protests.

1 / 2