Hey fam, here’s the latest from the U.S.: tensions spiked this weekend in Chicago and Portland! 🔥
In Chicago on Saturday morning, a U.S. federal agent shot a motorist after agents said they were boxed in by 10 cars. The driver, who DHS says was armed with a semi-automatic weapon, drove herself to the hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile in Portland, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked President Trump’s bid to send federal troops to calm protests. The judge ruled the security emergency claim was "untethered to the facts," noting local law enforcement could handle most incidents without a militarized response.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden cheered the decision, saying Oregonians don’t want troops on their streets. And in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker slammed the federal ultimatum on X as un-American.
For young activists and tech fans across South and Southeast Asia, this is a reminder: the balance between public safety and civil rights is always under the microscope. Whether it’s climate rallies in Jakarta or student marches in Delhi, staying informed and engaged matters! 🌏✊
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U.S. agent shoots Chicago motorist as judge blocks Portland troops
cgtn.com
