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Federal Troops Deployed to Washington D.C. Amidst Crime Concerns

In response to rising crime concerns, President Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops and 500 federal agents to Washington D.C., leading to 23 arrests and criticism from Mayor Muriel Bowser, who described the move as an "authoritarian push." The deployment follows the 100th homicide this year, de...

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Trump Deploys National Guard in DC Amid Decreasing Crime Rates

President Trump controversially deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and federalized the city's police force, citing "out-of-control" crime despite data showing a 26% decrease in violent crime this year compared to 2024, raising concerns about the militarization of domestic policing.

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Trump Deploys National Guard in D.C., Defying Crime Data and Raising Concerns

President Trump's unprecedented deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and federalization of the city's police force, despite declining crime rates, raises concerns about the militarization of domestic law enforcement and challenges established norms of presidential authority.

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Thuringia's Proposed Police Power Expansion Sparks Civil Liberties Debate

Thuringia's state government plans to expand police powers, including using electronic ankle monitors based on suspicion of crime and AI-powered video surveillance analysis, prompting criticism from the opposition Left party who argue it creates a surveillance state and infringes on civil liberties.

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High Court Challenge Against London Police's Live Facial Recognition Technology

Shaun Thompson is bringing a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police after live facial recognition technology wrongly identified him as a suspect, prompting concerns about the technology's accuracy and potential for misuse; the Met says it has made over 1000 arrests using the technology...

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London Police Doubles Facial Recognition Use Amid Budget Cuts"

Facing a £260 million budget cut and 1,700 job losses, the Metropolitan Police will more than double its use of live facial recognition technology to up to ten deployments a week, alongside deploying 80 extra officers to the West End to tackle record-high shoplifting and knife crime.

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Trump Takes Over D.C. Police Amidst Falling Crime Rates

President Trump invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act to take control of Washington, D.C.'s police force, deploying 800 National Guard members, despite Mayor Bowser's claim of decreasing crime rates and advocacy for D.C. statehood to prevent such federal overreach.

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Trump Federalizes DC Police, Sparking Confusion and Concerns

President Trump federalized the DC Metropolitan Police Department, deploying federal agents alongside local officers despite the Mayor and Police Chief's lack of prior knowledge, raising concerns over operational effectiveness and the balance of power between federal and local authorities.

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Police Officer Calls Protest Warning "B*******" in Viral Doorbell Video

Two West Midlands Police officers visited a Coventry father to warn him against attending an anti-illegal migrant protest; one officer called the visit "b*******" on a doorbell camera, sparking an investigation and viral outrage.

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Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Against Southern California Immigration Patrols

The Trump administration appealed a lower court ruling that blocked immigration enforcement patrols in Southern California, which critics called "roving patrols," after a District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found the patrols likely violated the Fourth Amendment due to insufficient ...

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London Met Police Doubles Facial Recognition Deployments Amidst Budget Cuts

The Metropolitan Police in Britain will more than double its use of live facial recognition technology to up to 10 deployments a week, citing a need to combat serious crime, despite concerns over privacy and a lack of regulation; this comes as the force faces budget cuts and increased demand for pub...

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German Anti-Lockdown Activist Faces Embezzlement Trial

Michael Ballweg, founder of the German anti-lockdown movement "Querdenken 711", is on trial for embezzlement, facing a three-year prison sentence and €500,000 asset forfeiture; the prosecution alleges he misused funds raised for the movement, while the defense claims losses and seeks acquittal.

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