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Trump's Law Enforcement Plan Faces Strong Local Opposition

9/3/2025

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President Trump plans federal law enforcement intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, calling the cities "hellholes."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore oppose the intervention, citing improved crime rates and legal concerns.
Local leaders argue against using the National Guard for policing and vow to resist federal deployment.

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President Trump plans federal law enforcement intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, calling the cities "hellholes."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore oppose the intervention, citing improved crime rates and legal concerns.
Local leaders argue against using the National Guard for policing and vow to resist federal deployment.