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Justice Dept's $300M Policing Push Draws Backlash | Adelaide News
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The Justice Department is offering $300 million to fund up to four cities for three years under a “Memphis-style” policing surge—but with a catch: recipients must abandon progressive reforms and embrace conservative tactics, including cooperating with federal immigration enforcement and cracking down on homelessness and public drug use. Critics call it a politically charged giveaway that ignores systemic issues, while a controversial clause could make cities liable for future federal intervention costs. Already, cities like Billings and San Bernardino are pulling out amid public backlash, warning this isn’t community investment—it’s control.
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