President Trump's recent executive order aims to significantly strengthen law enforcement across the United States. Key provisions include providing free legal resources to officers facing accusations, increasing the supply of military assets to local police, and boosting resources for law enforcement training and prison security.
The order also directs the pursuit of state and local officials who hinder law enforcement or promote 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' initiatives seen as potentially restricting police activities. This action raises concerns about the potential for reduced accountability and increased police power.
In conjunction with this executive order, a separate order targets sanctuary cities that obstruct federal immigration laws, furthering the administration's tough stance on immigration.
These actions follow Trump's previously stated desires for more forceful policing and raise significant questions about the implications for civil liberties and due process in the United States. Trump's history of promoting police violence and expressing authoritarian sentiments adds to these concerns.