How Trump is Building a Repressive, Shadowy Federal Police Force

Trump's Shadowy Federal Police Force

Trump's DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights protections, allowing agents to remain anonymous and wear masks, while also threatening groups that oppose them and overwhelming legal challenges to their tactics.

A recent example of this was seen in Santa Ana, California, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers stormed the area, causing panic among residents.

Recordings of emergency calls captured the terror residents felt as they watched masked men ambush people and force them into unmarked cars.

In some cases, the men wore plain clothes and refused to identify themselves, leaving residents unsure if they were legitimate immigration agents or imposters.

Author's summary: Trump's administration is building a repressive police force.

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ProPublica ProPublica — 2025-10-18

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