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FBI whistleblower says Trump ordered probes of LA immigration protesters

Original: FBI whistleblower alleges Trump ordered investigations of L.A.-area immigration protesters

An FBI whistleblower alleges that President Trump ordered investigations of people protesting immigration enforcement in the Los Angeles area, according to the Los Angeles Times. The claim, if substantiated, would suggest the use of federal law enforcement powers against political demonstrators, and is likely to intensify scrutiny of the administration's handling of immigration protests and its relationship with the FBI.

Why now: Fresh allegations that a president directed federal investigations of political protesters raise serious concerns about abuse of power.

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• FBI whistleblower alleges Trump ordered investigations of L.A.-area immigration protesters · Los Angeles Times

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