Texas Town Borger Declared Under Martial Law After District Attorney Assassination

The Pledge of Allegiance, originally written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, remains a significant symbol of American patriotism, with its wording slightly modified during the Cold War to include "under God" as a counter to atheistic Communism. In 1929, Borger, Texas, a boomtown plagued by crime and corruption, saw martial law declared after the assassination of its district attorney, highlighting the severity of lawlessness with the complicity of local officials. Recently, mass "No Kings" protests across the U.S. have emerged to defend democracy against perceived autocratic actions by President Trump, with conservative Republicans dismissing these rallies as driven by radical leftist groups. The political tension extends to sanctuary cities like Chicago, where federal immigration enforcement faces fierce opposition from local Democrats and affiliated groups, reflecting broader power struggles and the challenge to Democratic urban dominance. These events underscore ongoing conflicts over American identity, governance, and law enforcement, from historical roots in patriotism and lawlessness to contemporary political and social unrest.