The Fog of Warmongering

“The shocking development comes as protesters gathered at the entrance to Coast Guard Island in Alameda on Thursday morning, where the federal forces were being deployed. At least two people were reported injured after federal forces used a flash bang device and pushed through protesters as they drove onto the island.” San Francisco was set to be the next city to face an unwanted and unnecessary invasion of National Guard and ICE raids. But through a combination of backchannel requests and very strong public statements, the moves appear to have been called off. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: “The president told me clearly that he was calling off any plans for a federal deployment in San Francisco. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reaffirmed that direction in our conversation this morning.”

+ NYT: “While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not. Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law — and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them.” Pelosi Says Police May Arrest Federal Agents Who Violate California Law.