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Democratic Commissioner Dana Barrett, who refused to approve the Republican nominees last week, said she stands by her vote even if it means jail time or fines. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Donald Trump's administration deployed the military to Washington, D.C., in the name of fighting crime, and in an Aug. 11 news conference he mentioned the possibility of military being sent to other large American cities, all of which are led by Black, Democratic mayors. And while Atlanta wasn't included in Trump's list, the city fits that profile under Mayor Andre Dickens. (Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)

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