Frightening images out of #Pasadena, #California show a plainclothes #federal#LawEnforcement officer at a stoplight jumping out of his vehicle & drawing his #weapon on a person attempting to #photograph his license plate.

Details are limited & exact circumstances of the incident are unknown, but the potentially deadly confrontation occurred Wed morning at around the same time federal #immigration agents carried out an op at a bus stop nearby.

#law#Trump#AbuseOfPower
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/plainclothes-federal-agent-draws-gun-on-man-at-stoplight-in-pasadena/

“We at the City of #Pasadena are deeply saddened & concerned by the events that have taken place in the region over the past several days surrounding the federal government’s #immigration enforcement activities. Neither the City of Pasadena or the Pasadena Police Dept participate in the enforcement of #federal civil immigration laws, nor do we ask about an individual’s immigration status when responding to calls for service or when delivering City services.”

#law#Trump#AmericanAutocracy

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.

#law #democracy