Geopolitical Economy Report Trump sends military to repress protests in Los Angeles: US empire's tactics come home
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Jun 11, 2025 In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. military was deployed in Los Angeles to suppress protests against ICE's treatment of immigrants. The episode probes the troubling militarization of police forces and highlights the hypocrisy of U.S. immigration policies. Insights reveal how the Trump administration's tactics reflect a broader pattern of oppression, with immigrants being unfairly scapegoated amid rising economic inequality. Discussions also touch on the implications of U.S. political actions abroad, revealing the empire's tactics coming home.
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Targeting Pro-Palestine Protesters
- Pro-Palestine protesters face visa cancellations and deportations, such as Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil with legal U.S. residency.
- The Trump administration explicitly targets dissenters against U.S.-backed Israeli policies.
ICE's Lawless Kidnapping Tactics
- ICE operates lawlessly by conducting warrantless, disguised arrests akin to kidnappings across the U.S.
- People vanish into detention without notification, fueling mass protests against ICE practices.
Tattoos as Pretext for Deportation
- ICE arrests immigrants based on tattoo images linked to gangs, sending some to foreign prisons without trial.
- Innocent people face detention solely due to arbitrary profiling practices.