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Peaceful protests sweep US as calls for racial justice reach new heightsPeaceful protests sweep US as calls for racial justice reach new heights
Alicia Garza, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter, has appeared on NBC’s Meet The Press to discuss calls to defund the police.
She said that such calls do not mean abolishing law enforcement but rather investing money in other areas.
“When we talk about defunding the police, what we’re saying is invest in the resources that our communities need,” she said. “So much of policing right now is generated and directed towards quality of life issues ... But what we do need is increased funding for housing, we need increased funding for education, we need increased funding for the quality of life of communities who are over-policed and over-surveilled.
“... Black Lives Matter is not just a radical idea … everyone can agree that we don’t have the things that we need to live well, and that we are using policing and law enforcement in a way that far exceeds its utility.”
Philadelphia has become the latest city to lift its curfew:Philadelphia has become the latest city to lift its curfew:
The number of deaths from Covid-19 in America has reached 109,846, with confirmed cases now numbering 1,922,054, Johns Hopkins University data reveal.The number of deaths from Covid-19 in America has reached 109,846, with confirmed cases now numbering 1,922,054, Johns Hopkins University data reveal.
New York City, the center of America’s Covid-19 outbreak, has suffered at least 21,294 deaths and 211,274 cases, according to the New York Times.New York City, the center of America’s Covid-19 outbreak, has suffered at least 21,294 deaths and 211,274 cases, according to the New York Times.
As US coronavirus fatalities are nearing the grim milestone of 110,000, reopening efforts are expanding across America. Meanwhile, ongoing mass protests over the killing of George Floyd have challenged social-distancing guidelines.As US coronavirus fatalities are nearing the grim milestone of 110,000, reopening efforts are expanding across America. Meanwhile, ongoing mass protests over the killing of George Floyd have challenged social-distancing guidelines.
Questions over Covid-19 policy are perhaps most pressing in New York City, as it’s expected to start reopening on 8 June. Construction and manufacturing, in addition to retail conducted on the curbside or through in-store drop-off and pick-up, are poised to be permitted.Questions over Covid-19 policy are perhaps most pressing in New York City, as it’s expected to start reopening on 8 June. Construction and manufacturing, in addition to retail conducted on the curbside or through in-store drop-off and pick-up, are poised to be permitted.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates New York City’s subways and buses, has announced a 13-point plan. It includes mandatory face coverings, and the provision of masks, as well as intensified cleaning and disinfecting efforts. Service will be increased to enable social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be at stations throughout the system, ABC 7 reports.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates New York City’s subways and buses, has announced a 13-point plan. It includes mandatory face coverings, and the provision of masks, as well as intensified cleaning and disinfecting efforts. Service will be increased to enable social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be at stations throughout the system, ABC 7 reports.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged every resident to get tested for Covid, especially those who attended recent demonstrations. A mobile testing program is expected to launch in the coming days.New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged every resident to get tested for Covid, especially those who attended recent demonstrations. A mobile testing program is expected to launch in the coming days.
Meanwhile, public safety agencies are bracing for PTSD and trauma-related issues amongst first responders who fought the pandemic, ramping up access to mental health services, the New York Daily News reports.Meanwhile, public safety agencies are bracing for PTSD and trauma-related issues amongst first responders who fought the pandemic, ramping up access to mental health services, the New York Daily News reports.
Black Lives Matters protesters in Bristol have pulled down a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston.Black Lives Matters protesters in Bristol have pulled down a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston.
Demonstrators in the British city attached a rope to the grade II listed statue on Colston Avenue on Sunday before pulling it to the ground as crowds cheered.Demonstrators in the British city attached a rope to the grade II listed statue on Colston Avenue on Sunday before pulling it to the ground as crowds cheered.
They then jumped on it and rolled it down the street to the harbour before pushing it into the river Avon.They then jumped on it and rolled it down the street to the harbour before pushing it into the river Avon.
The 18ft bronze statue, erected in 1895, has long been a focal point for anger at the city’s role in the slave trade and the continued commemoration of those who were involved in it.The 18ft bronze statue, erected in 1895, has long been a focal point for anger at the city’s role in the slave trade and the continued commemoration of those who were involved in it.
A petition to remove it had garnered more than 11,000 signatures. It said: “Whilst history shouldn’t be forgotten, these people who benefited from the enslavement of individuals do not deserve the honour of a statue. This should be reserved for those who bring about positive change and who fight for peace, equality and social unity.”A petition to remove it had garnered more than 11,000 signatures. It said: “Whilst history shouldn’t be forgotten, these people who benefited from the enslavement of individuals do not deserve the honour of a statue. This should be reserved for those who bring about positive change and who fight for peace, equality and social unity.”
Colston’s company transported more than 100,000 slaves from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas between 1672 and 1689, cramming them into ships to maximise profit.Colston’s company transported more than 100,000 slaves from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas between 1672 and 1689, cramming them into ships to maximise profit.
The slaves, including women and children, were branded on their chests with the company’s initials, RAC. Unhygienic conditions, dehydration, dysentery and scurvy killed more than 20,000 during the crossings and their bodies were thrown overboard.The slaves, including women and children, were branded on their chests with the company’s initials, RAC. Unhygienic conditions, dehydration, dysentery and scurvy killed more than 20,000 during the crossings and their bodies were thrown overboard.
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Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik offers a counterpoint to US attorney general William Barr’s assertion that systemic racism does not exist in American law enforcement:Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik offers a counterpoint to US attorney general William Barr’s assertion that systemic racism does not exist in American law enforcement:
When a black CNN reporter was arrested live on air last week while covering the protests in Minneapolis, it was met with denunciation that something like this could happen in the US. It was “a sign of American disintegration”, wrote the Washington Post. The head of civil liberties group PEN America called it a “dystopian spectacle”. On social media, the accompanying indignation to his arrest was that: “This is America, arresting journalists for doing their job doesn’t happen here.” But the list of things that don’t supposedly happen in America continues to grow. Peaceful protesters don’t get teargassed: this is America. Presidents don’t threaten to unleash troops on those protesting against killing and oppression: this is America.When a black CNN reporter was arrested live on air last week while covering the protests in Minneapolis, it was met with denunciation that something like this could happen in the US. It was “a sign of American disintegration”, wrote the Washington Post. The head of civil liberties group PEN America called it a “dystopian spectacle”. On social media, the accompanying indignation to his arrest was that: “This is America, arresting journalists for doing their job doesn’t happen here.” But the list of things that don’t supposedly happen in America continues to grow. Peaceful protesters don’t get teargassed: this is America. Presidents don’t threaten to unleash troops on those protesting against killing and oppression: this is America.
For black and minority ethnic people, the country has always been the America of an immune police force, white supremacy and a legal system that protects only those who can afford it. The Trump administration is simply suspending convention, ditching the pretence of pious protocol and ritual that has always been central to the survival of the “not in America” myth. This has always been America, what’s different is that it no longer feels the need to hide its true nature.For black and minority ethnic people, the country has always been the America of an immune police force, white supremacy and a legal system that protects only those who can afford it. The Trump administration is simply suspending convention, ditching the pretence of pious protocol and ritual that has always been central to the survival of the “not in America” myth. This has always been America, what’s different is that it no longer feels the need to hide its true nature.
Since Donald Trump became president, non-Americans have taken to drawing tongue-in-cheek comparisons between America and Arab dictatorships – its fetishising of the military, its president’s clumsy and vulgar stabs at religiosity, its centuries-old ethnic tension erupting in clashes – but even these jokes now wear thin. Because since George Floyd’s death, since the government and institutions of sanctioned violence have bared their teeth, the US’s flattering view of itself has taken such a battering that jokes are no longer needed to do the job.Since Donald Trump became president, non-Americans have taken to drawing tongue-in-cheek comparisons between America and Arab dictatorships – its fetishising of the military, its president’s clumsy and vulgar stabs at religiosity, its centuries-old ethnic tension erupting in clashes – but even these jokes now wear thin. Because since George Floyd’s death, since the government and institutions of sanctioned violence have bared their teeth, the US’s flattering view of itself has taken such a battering that jokes are no longer needed to do the job.
Those clutching their pearls at assaults on the media and police brutality hold dear the belief that America’s inherent virtue will prevail, even as police officers hammer it with batons on mobile phone footage. American exceptionalism is the proverbial cockroach weathering a nuclear attack – it survives everything. It survives school shootings, the suspension of due process in Guantánamo Bay, and the torture and killing of millions of innocent civilians from Vietnam to Iraq. It is at this moment surviving despite the US having the highest coronavirus death toll in the world.Those clutching their pearls at assaults on the media and police brutality hold dear the belief that America’s inherent virtue will prevail, even as police officers hammer it with batons on mobile phone footage. American exceptionalism is the proverbial cockroach weathering a nuclear attack – it survives everything. It survives school shootings, the suspension of due process in Guantánamo Bay, and the torture and killing of millions of innocent civilians from Vietnam to Iraq. It is at this moment surviving despite the US having the highest coronavirus death toll in the world.
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Thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters have gathered outside the US embassy in London. Here’s video of the demonstration:Thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters have gathered outside the US embassy in London. Here’s video of the demonstration:
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Admiral James Stavridis, the former supreme allied commander at Nato, has joined the growing list of retired US military leaders to condemn Donald Trump.Admiral James Stavridis, the former supreme allied commander at Nato, has joined the growing list of retired US military leaders to condemn Donald Trump.
The president has talked about “dominating” protesters over the last few weeks. During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Stavridis dismissed Trump’s comments. “This is not a battlespace to be dominated. These are zones of protest to be protected,” he said.The president has talked about “dominating” protesters over the last few weeks. During an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Stavridis dismissed Trump’s comments. “This is not a battlespace to be dominated. These are zones of protest to be protected,” he said.
He was also asked what advice he would give General Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, if Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act.He was also asked what advice he would give General Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, if Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act.
“As an active-duty officer, he’s really got two choices here,” said Stavridis. “One is to follow the orders, and the other is to reach up on to his shoulder, grab those four stars and say ‘Sir. I cannot execute that order. I believe it violates my conscience, my view. I gave you my best military advice. You’ve rejected it.’ That’s a very hard place for any active-duty military officer to go. I hope General Milley doesn’t have to hit that point.”“As an active-duty officer, he’s really got two choices here,” said Stavridis. “One is to follow the orders, and the other is to reach up on to his shoulder, grab those four stars and say ‘Sir. I cannot execute that order. I believe it violates my conscience, my view. I gave you my best military advice. You’ve rejected it.’ That’s a very hard place for any active-duty military officer to go. I hope General Milley doesn’t have to hit that point.”
Barr denies White House protesters were peaceful.Barr denies White House protesters were peaceful.
One of the most controversial moments of the protests over the last week came when law enforcement used pepper spray and rubber bullets to clear a crowd at Lafayette Square near the White House, so that Donald Trump could pose for a photo outside a local church.One of the most controversial moments of the protests over the last week came when law enforcement used pepper spray and rubber bullets to clear a crowd at Lafayette Square near the White House, so that Donald Trump could pose for a photo outside a local church.
CBS’s Margaret Brennan said three of her colleagues had been in Lafayette Square and the protest had been peaceful. “They were not peaceful protesters,” said Barr, who has been accused for ordering the clearing of the crowd. “And that’s one of the big lies that the- the media is- seems to be perpetuating at this point ... Police have to move protesters, sometimes peaceful demonstrators, for a short distance in order to accomplish public safety, and that’s what was done here.”CBS’s Margaret Brennan said three of her colleagues had been in Lafayette Square and the protest had been peaceful. “They were not peaceful protesters,” said Barr, who has been accused for ordering the clearing of the crowd. “And that’s one of the big lies that the- the media is- seems to be perpetuating at this point ... Police have to move protesters, sometimes peaceful demonstrators, for a short distance in order to accomplish public safety, and that’s what was done here.”
He also denied that law enforcement had used chemical irritants on the crowd because “pepper spray is not a chemical irritant”. Police issued a similar denial last week before going back on their initial statement.He also denied that law enforcement had used chemical irritants on the crowd because “pepper spray is not a chemical irritant”. Police issued a similar denial last week before going back on their initial statement.
Brennan finished the interview by asking Barr if he would have done anything differently in hindsight. “I haven’t studied the events retrospectively in detail, but I think in general, you had the qualified law enforcement officials with shields warning and moving a line slowly. They had mounted officers moving slowly, directing people to move. And most people complied.”Brennan finished the interview by asking Barr if he would have done anything differently in hindsight. “I haven’t studied the events retrospectively in detail, but I think in general, you had the qualified law enforcement officials with shields warning and moving a line slowly. They had mounted officers moving slowly, directing people to move. And most people complied.”
Barr then agreed with Chad Wolf, the acting homeland security secretary, that there is no systemic racism in US law enforcement.Barr then agreed with Chad Wolf, the acting homeland security secretary, that there is no systemic racism in US law enforcement.
“I think there’s racism in the United States still but I don’t think that the law enforcement system is systemically racist,” said Barr. “I understand the ... the distrust, however, of the African American community given the history in this country. I think we have to recognize that for most of our history, our institutions were explicitly racist. Since the 1960s, I think we’ve been in a phase of reforming our institutions and making sure that they’re in sync with our laws and aren’t fighting a rearguard action to impose inequities.”“I think there’s racism in the United States still but I don’t think that the law enforcement system is systemically racist,” said Barr. “I understand the ... the distrust, however, of the African American community given the history in this country. I think we have to recognize that for most of our history, our institutions were explicitly racist. Since the 1960s, I think we’ve been in a phase of reforming our institutions and making sure that they’re in sync with our laws and aren’t fighting a rearguard action to impose inequities.”
Barr added that he thinks policies to address racism within the police are working. “I think the reform is a difficult task, but I think it is working and progress has been made,” said Barr. “I think one of the best examples is the military. The military used to be explicitly racist institution. And now I think it’s in the vanguard of bringing the races together and providing equal opportunity. I think law enforcement has been going through the same process.”Barr added that he thinks policies to address racism within the police are working. “I think the reform is a difficult task, but I think it is working and progress has been made,” said Barr. “I think one of the best examples is the military. The military used to be explicitly racist institution. And now I think it’s in the vanguard of bringing the races together and providing equal opportunity. I think law enforcement has been going through the same process.”
The Guardian’s Ed Pilkington has looked at how Donald Trump’s policies have harmed efforts to reform the police:The Guardian’s Ed Pilkington has looked at how Donald Trump’s policies have harmed efforts to reform the police:
US attorney general says troops were only a last resort.US attorney general says troops were only a last resort.
The US attorney general, William Barr, has appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation to talk about the White House’s response to protests against the death of George Floyd in Washington DC. He was first asked about the decision to have military troops on standby to respond to US citizens exercising their right to protest.The US attorney general, William Barr, has appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation to talk about the White House’s response to protests against the death of George Floyd in Washington DC. He was first asked about the decision to have military troops on standby to respond to US citizens exercising their right to protest.
“I think our position was common, which was that they should only be deployed ... as a last resort and that we didn’t think we would need them. I think everyone was on the same page,” he said.“I think our position was common, which was that they should only be deployed ... as a last resort and that we didn’t think we would need them. I think everyone was on the same page,” he said.
Reports emerged last week that Donald Trump wanted 10,000 active troops to be ordered on to the streets of America to police the protests. Barr denied that accusation on Sunday. “The president never asked or suggested that we needed to deploy regular troops at that point,” he said.Reports emerged last week that Donald Trump wanted 10,000 active troops to be ordered on to the streets of America to police the protests. Barr denied that accusation on Sunday. “The president never asked or suggested that we needed to deploy regular troops at that point,” he said.
As protests following the killing of George Floyd sweep US cities on a scale not seen in decades, there is huge debate around what reforms police forces must make, amid surging support to defund them. Some police departments have taken steps to address long-criticized tactics and excessive use-of-force.As protests following the killing of George Floyd sweep US cities on a scale not seen in decades, there is huge debate around what reforms police forces must make, amid surging support to defund them. Some police departments have taken steps to address long-criticized tactics and excessive use-of-force.
Bystander video showed how now-fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on Floyd’s neck until he stopped moving. Minneapolis agreed on 5 June to bar chokeholds and neck restraints by police. The city council also agreed to a requirement that officers try stopping colleagues from engaging in improper use of force, reports the Associated Press. The reforms, part of an agreement between Minneapolis and Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights, require court approval. But unlike the police department’s present regulations – which already call for officers to try stopping misuse of force – this change would be enforceable in court, per AP.Bystander video showed how now-fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on Floyd’s neck until he stopped moving. Minneapolis agreed on 5 June to bar chokeholds and neck restraints by police. The city council also agreed to a requirement that officers try stopping colleagues from engaging in improper use of force, reports the Associated Press. The reforms, part of an agreement between Minneapolis and Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights, require court approval. But unlike the police department’s present regulations – which already call for officers to try stopping misuse of force – this change would be enforceable in court, per AP.
The Los Angeles Times reports more than one dozen California police agencies have recently announced that they would prevent officers from employing carotid neck restraints. California governor Gavin Newsom said that he’s directing police agencies to cease training officers in carotid restraints.The Los Angeles Times reports more than one dozen California police agencies have recently announced that they would prevent officers from employing carotid neck restraints. California governor Gavin Newsom said that he’s directing police agencies to cease training officers in carotid restraints.
Dallas, Texas officials announced on 5 June that chokeholds – and any airway-restricting techniques – would be formally barred. The city also said it would implement by 12 June a mandate to warn people before shooting. Previously, police officials said they had enacted a policy mandating that officers intervene in situations with inappropriate use-of-force, reports the Dallas Morning News.Dallas, Texas officials announced on 5 June that chokeholds – and any airway-restricting techniques – would be formally barred. The city also said it would implement by 12 June a mandate to warn people before shooting. Previously, police officials said they had enacted a policy mandating that officers intervene in situations with inappropriate use-of-force, reports the Dallas Morning News.
The Reno, Nevada police department on 5 June announced immediate policy changes, such as barring tactics that restrict breathing and revamped guidelines on deescalation. The changes also include giving persons “other warning options” prior to using deadly force, AP reports.The Reno, Nevada police department on 5 June announced immediate policy changes, such as barring tactics that restrict breathing and revamped guidelines on deescalation. The changes also include giving persons “other warning options” prior to using deadly force, AP reports.
Chad Wolf, the acting homeland security secretary, says he does not belief there is systemic racism within US police. Wolf was asked the question on ABC’s This Week on Sunday, by host Martha Raddatz, who pointed out African Americans are killed by police at twice the rate of white Americans.Chad Wolf, the acting homeland security secretary, says he does not belief there is systemic racism within US police. Wolf was asked the question on ABC’s This Week on Sunday, by host Martha Raddatz, who pointed out African Americans are killed by police at twice the rate of white Americans.
“I do not think that we have a systemic racism problem with law enforcement officers across this country,” said Wolf. “Do I acknowledge that there are some law enforcement officers that abuse their jobs? Yes. And again, we need to hold those accountable. And I would say that there are individuals in every profession across this country that probably abuse their authority and their power ...“I do not think that we have a systemic racism problem with law enforcement officers across this country,” said Wolf. “Do I acknowledge that there are some law enforcement officers that abuse their jobs? Yes. And again, we need to hold those accountable. And I would say that there are individuals in every profession across this country that probably abuse their authority and their power ...
“I think painting law enforcement with a broad brush of systemic racism is really a disservice to the men and women who put on the badge, the uniform every day. Risk their lives every day to protect the American people, to protect them so that they can go to school. They can have a business and come home safe to their families. So I think we need to keep that in mind as well.”“I think painting law enforcement with a broad brush of systemic racism is really a disservice to the men and women who put on the badge, the uniform every day. Risk their lives every day to protect the American people, to protect them so that they can go to school. They can have a business and come home safe to their families. So I think we need to keep that in mind as well.”
Florida congresswoman and former Orlando police chief, Val Demings, was also on the show and disagreed with Wolf’s comments.Florida congresswoman and former Orlando police chief, Val Demings, was also on the show and disagreed with Wolf’s comments.
“If we’re going to solve some of America’s toughest problems, we’ve got to be painfully honest about what those problems are,” she said. “And we know that we have been fighting systemic racism in this country for 400 years. We know that it has found its – or reared its ugly head in law enforcement agencies, in housing, in education, in – in too many other places. And so while I heard what the secretary said, we have a lot of work to do. And systemic racism is always the ghost in the room.”“If we’re going to solve some of America’s toughest problems, we’ve got to be painfully honest about what those problems are,” she said. “And we know that we have been fighting systemic racism in this country for 400 years. We know that it has found its – or reared its ugly head in law enforcement agencies, in housing, in education, in – in too many other places. And so while I heard what the secretary said, we have a lot of work to do. And systemic racism is always the ghost in the room.”
Demings, who is a potential running mate for Joe Biden in November, spoke about her own experiences after a 27-year career as a police officer in Orlando.Demings, who is a potential running mate for Joe Biden in November, spoke about her own experiences after a 27-year career as a police officer in Orlando.
“I’ve worked beside some of the bravest men and women with hearts big as gold that America has to offer,” he said. “Was everybody perfect? Were we completely perfect? Of course not. But what I have seen across the nation involving law enforcement officers and their reaction, in many instances unprovoked, has been extremely troubling. And what we have to do as a nation is hold police accountable, provide the necessary oversight to do that, look at training standards, look at use of force policies, look at who we are hiring, look at diversity within those agencies, and come together and create legislation that will support initiatives like that.”“I’ve worked beside some of the bravest men and women with hearts big as gold that America has to offer,” he said. “Was everybody perfect? Were we completely perfect? Of course not. But what I have seen across the nation involving law enforcement officers and their reaction, in many instances unprovoked, has been extremely troubling. And what we have to do as a nation is hold police accountable, provide the necessary oversight to do that, look at training standards, look at use of force policies, look at who we are hiring, look at diversity within those agencies, and come together and create legislation that will support initiatives like that.”
Donald Trump has said the national guard are withdrawing from Washington DC.Donald Trump has said the national guard are withdrawing from Washington DC.
“I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control,” wrote the president on Twitter. “They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!”“I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control,” wrote the president on Twitter. “They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!”
The president also continued his tactic of positioning himself as a law and order candidate by saying Joe Biden would defund the police if elected president. “Not only will Sleepy Joe Biden DEFUND THE POLICE, but he will DEFUND OUR MILITARY!,” he tweeted. “He has no choice, the Dems are controlled by the Radical Left.”The president also continued his tactic of positioning himself as a law and order candidate by saying Joe Biden would defund the police if elected president. “Not only will Sleepy Joe Biden DEFUND THE POLICE, but he will DEFUND OUR MILITARY!,” he tweeted. “He has no choice, the Dems are controlled by the Radical Left.”
According to Reuters, Biden has in fact “called for a $300m investment in policing, contingent on officers mirroring the diversity of their communities.” However, Reuters also reported that Biden said he agreed with Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti’s plan to cut some of the city’s police budget and reinvest it in areas such as health and education. Biden, however, added that such decisions should vary from community to community.According to Reuters, Biden has in fact “called for a $300m investment in policing, contingent on officers mirroring the diversity of their communities.” However, Reuters also reported that Biden said he agreed with Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti’s plan to cut some of the city’s police budget and reinvest it in areas such as health and education. Biden, however, added that such decisions should vary from community to community.
You can read more about Trump’s decision to embrace law and order – and the similarity to tactics used by Richard Nixon – below:You can read more about Trump’s decision to embrace law and order – and the similarity to tactics used by Richard Nixon – below: