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Lawmakers Urge Trump to Halt Military Actions in Cities

10/17/2025

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A group of lawmakers (over a dozen) sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to halt this attack on American cities.
They cite Chicago incidents where National Guard troops allegedly used violence, including a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent shooting an unarmed protester.
They say the actions contradict law-and-order claims and jeopardize community safety by expanding military involvement in urban areas.

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Story summary

A group of lawmakers (over a dozen) sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to halt this attack on American cities.
They cite Chicago incidents where National Guard troops allegedly used violence, including a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent shooting an unarmed protester.
They say the actions contradict law-and-order claims and jeopardize community safety by expanding military involvement in urban areas.