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The deployment of federal troops in cities is seen as a form of intimidation rather than crime prevention.

The Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement has led to militarization in cities like Los Angeles, setting a precedent for similar actions across the country.

The deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops in cities like Chicago and Portland is part of a pattern where Trump's administration fabricates or exaggerates threats to justify military presence, a tactic reminiscent of early fascist strategies.

The militarization of law enforcement is a bipartisan issue, with deportations averaging 300,000 per year under Clinton and rising to 400,000 under Trump. Despite the increase, the practice has been consistent across administrations for 30 years.

The militarization of ICE and CBP in Chicago is seen as a pretext for deploying federal troops, despite the city's distance from any border.