#Trump’s order did not specify any standards for when #troops would be able use #force — like arresting people or shooting them—if his admin deemed a #protest to threaten #federal personnel, property or functions.

Notably, #PeteHegseth has railed against #military lawyers who promoted what he saw as unduly restrictive rules of engagement aimed at protecting #civilians in war zones. He has fired the top judge advocate general (#JAG) lawyers who give advice on legal constraints.

Through the administrations of 2 mayors & several correction commissioners, the #jails continued to devolve, acc/to prisoners’ rights advocates & the monitor’s reports. In November, the judge found #NYC in #contempt for failing to stem #violence & excessive #force at the facility, which is currently run by Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie.

The order comes nearly a decade after #NYC’s jails, which include the #RikersIsland complex, fell under #federal #oversight in the settlement of a #ClassAction lawsuit. The agreement focused on curbing the use of #force & #violence toward both inmates & correction officers. A court-appointed monitor issued regular reports on the persistent mayhem.

#Trump, who during his first admin floated the idea of acquiring #Greenland, has pressed even harder since taking office in January [he’s obsessed], refusing to rule out taking the island by #force. #Denmark, which governs the island, has sharply rebuffed the idea.

A #COFA agreement would stop short of Trump's ambition to make the island of 57k people a part of the US. It is not the only plan on the table, sources said, & it would face many practical hurdles. [like, they’re not interested]

All 3 #AlexanderBrothers were accused of trafficking the 1st victim; Tal Alexander was accused alone of trafficking the 2nd.

The new indictment widens the scope of charges against all 3 brothers. It says one or more of the brothers variously used #force, #fraud or #coercion in trafficking the 5 women & the girl, & said the scheme dated back to 2009.