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In a provocative tone, Pritzker expressed disbelief that such actions have ever occurred in U.S. history, implying that recent federal actions are unprecedented and authoritarian. This reaction underscores fears of a drift towards unchecked federal power, reminiscent of oppressive regimes, particularly in relation to the use of military force on American soil.
Historical Parallels: Military Interventions in Civil Rights and Segregation
The transcript draws stark comparisons to pivotal moments in U.S. history when federal troops were used to uphold the rule of law against local opposition, specifically during the Civil Rights era.