Trump Deploys National Guard Amid Immigration Protests, Sparks Controversy
Los Angeles, CA – President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to address immigration protests, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom condemned the deployment as "purposely inflammatory," arguing it will escalate tensions rather than quell them.
This intervention marks another instance of Trump using the National Guard to manage civil unrest, echoing actions taken in 2020 during protests following George Floyd’s death. Unlike past instances where governors ultimately controlled their troops, Trump’s decision to federalize the California National Guard bypasses Newsom’s authority. Legal experts highlight that while federal military involvement in civilian affairs is restricted and typically requires invocation of the Insurrection Act, Trump cited a federal law allowing for the deployment of National Guard troops for specific crises without invoking insurrection.
The troops’ role will be limited to supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, rather than engaging directly in law enforcement, raising concerns about potential conflicts. Trump’s initiative follows a broader strategy of deploying military forces domestically, as he hints at increased action if tensions escalate further.
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