Mayors Ask Congress To Ban Federal Troop Deployments Without Consent

Six US mayors have written to Congress requesting the right to reject federal agents in their cities, following protests against racial injustice. The mayors are concerned about the federal response to these protests, which they believe infringes on First Amendment rights. Portland has seen violent protests, with federal agents using force against demonstrators. President Trump insists on protecting federal property. Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot opposes federal agents in her city. The mayors support legislation for visible ID on federal authorities and limiting their crowd control methods.

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