Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Philadelphia’s DA have warned troops they’ll face charges that Trump can’t save them from if they violate residents.

As Donald Trump floats expanding his authoritarian military crackdown to liberal-led cities beyond the nation’s capital, troops deployed to carry out his anti-democratic schemes might be at risk of prosecution themselves — and the pardon-happy president may not be able to save them.

Thus far, by my count, two Democrats in states that may find themselves targeted have vowed to spur local or state prosecutions — which couldn’t be overturned with a presidential pardon — for anyone who violate residents’ rights if and when the Trump administration expands its troop deployment.

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    When the tit for tat gets up & going, someone please do something a little more proactive than saying you aren’t welcome here and we are going to use the system you won’t recognize against you. Glad I brought some heavy duty summer fold out chairs. Let’s see what September brings. I miss the days when we despised people for their College & NFL preferences come football time.

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      Yeah this reeks of “we’re gonna keep a list of all the things you fascists break while you’re invading us”

      ooook well that’s scary, anything but paperwork

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        Believe me you, I am not happy about said occupation. I’m just not happy with the “We’re not on board with this” group. I wanna be part of the plan. I don’t live in Chicago. That isn’t important. Or else we’re gonna do it, wait a second. Hang on a moment. I dunno what we were talking about but yeah hopefully none of that bullshit is around any of ya’s. However, if need B. Slice, twist, shake & muddle. You know what to do.