Posted on 08/29/2025 8:39:07 AM PDT by Angelino97
The Libertarian Party of North Carolina has denounced what it calls a dangerous expansion of federal power under the Trump administration, warning that recent policing actions by the government undermine constitutional rights and “erode the foundations” of a free society.
In a statement published August 19, LPNC Chair Ryan Brown said that recent domestic-policing measures by the administration reflect a “blatant disregard for the rights of American citizens.” He pointed specifically to the deployment of military personnel in California and Washington, D.C., calling them violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, a federal law limiting the use of armed forces in domestic law enforcement. Brown argued that such policing should be carried out by “properly trained and accountable civilian agencies.”
The statement also criticized reports of stop-and-frisk tactics in Washington, D.C., stating the practice violates Fourth Amendment protections, disproportionately targets minority communities, and has not proven effective in reducing crime. Additional referenced concerns include federal efforts to criminalize homelessness, which the party described as inhumane and counterproductive, and the use of unmarked, unidentifiable, masked, and armed federal agents to detain residents, a tactic it likened to those of authoritarian regimes.
The statement also questioned what it called misplaced security priorities. Brown contrasted “reduced protective measures” for Ghislaine Maxwell and secrecy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case with stepped-up domestic-policing measures, arguing that resources are being shifted away from high-profile criminal cases toward policies the party said diminish civil liberties.
Brown said the state party remains committed to promoting individual freedom and limited government, and called for immediate steps to restore accountability and transparency in law enforcement, strengthen civil-liberties protections, and address what he described as the “root causes of social problems.” He urged elected officials to voice similar opposition.
“We call on all elected officials, regardless of party affiliation, to stand up against these abuses of power and defend the rights of all Americans,” Brown continued. “We urge the Trump administration to immediately cease these unconstitutional and dangerous practices.”
Lolbertarian says what?
LPNC Chair Ryan Brown is a total idiot
Did they say the same thing when Mar-s-Lago was raided? When Bannon went to prison? When Navarro went to prison?, etc.
Building a case for the little weasel Paul.
Libertarians are deeply unserious folks.
The District of Columbia is a Federal enclave, which permits direct Federal involvement in law enforcement. It is not a state, and President Trump has greater authority than he would in, for example, Baltimore or Richmond. Neither of these action violates the Posse Comitatus Act.
Libertarians think the age of consent should be lowered except for their kids.
LOSERTARIANS
The party that stands for nothing speaks.
Decry over-reach of Trump administration, but not that of Biden????? PHONY!!!!!!!
Screw them!
There’s a reason why there never has been nor will there ever be a purely libertarian party!
I tend to be a bit of a libertarian who votes conservative. Big “L” libertarians tend tone jerks.
“The Libertarian Party of North Carolina has denounced what it calls a dangerous expansion of federal power under the Trump administration”
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I have similar concerns. People on here will cheer when Trump does this but then complain when the Dems get back in power and use this expansion of Federal powers for their own agenda.
Because thinking people see their errors in policy stances, are numerous, and growing on a daily basis.
Lol yet the same loser clown show said nothing during the neo Fascists Biden regime.
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Of course Libertarians complained about Biden.
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