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Newsom Condemns Border Patrol Tactics Amid Intimidation Claims

8/16/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the White House of using Border Patrol to intimidate Trump critics.
Border Patrol denied any involvement, asserting their operations are standard.
A Border Patrol raid resulted in the wrongful arrest of a delivery driver, prompting concerns about racial profiling.
Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned federal agents' actions as threats to democracy.

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Story summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the White House of using Border Patrol to intimidate Trump critics.
Border Patrol denied any involvement, asserting their operations are standard.
A Border Patrol raid resulted in the wrongful arrest of a delivery driver, prompting concerns about racial profiling.
Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned federal agents' actions as threats to democracy.