Federal law enforcement in the United States

Lawmakers Face Threat Of Second Capitol Attack Ahead Of Impeachment, AP Reports

Death threats against members of Congress have prompted Capitol Police to insist thousands of National Guard troops remain in Washington.
By Michael Balsamo, AP

Watchdog Knocks Trump DOJ On Lax Police Oversight, Urging 'Swift' Federal Action

The inspector general says improving community trust in law enforcement is among the Justice Department's "most pressing challenges."
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‘Justice Is On The Ballot’: DOJ Alums Say 4 More Years Of Trump Could Be ‘Point Of No Return’

Democrats and a lot of Republicans with DOJ ties say the long-term fate of federal law enforcement depends on Biden's election.
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Federal Agents, Local Streets: A 'Red Flag' In Oregon

Constitutional law experts said the federal officers’ actions are a “red flag” in what could become a test case of states’ rights.
By Gillian Flaccus, AP

Federal Agents In Portland Used Tear Gas Against Protesters, Police Say

House Democrats are seeking an investigation into the Trump administration's use of force against anti-racism demonstrators.
By AP

Oregon Sues To Protect People From 'Kidnap And False Arrest' By Federal Troops

"Oregonians have the right to walk through downtown Portland," states the suit, which accuses shadowy federal squads of violating citizens' constitutional rights.
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William Barr's Vast, Nameless Army Is Being Brought To Bear On D.C. Protesters

Federal law enforcement officers are operating on American streets without identification, which experts say breeds a culture of impunity.
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Pete Buttigieg Distances Himself From South Bend Housing Authority After FBI Raid

The 2020 presidential hopeful has faced growing scrutiny over his record as mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
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