President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops and active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests against his administration's immigration raids, overriding California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections. This marks the first time in 60 years a president has federalized a state's National Guard without the governor's request. The move, part of Trump's pledge for mass deportations, has inflamed tensions and led to a lawsuit from California, raising concerns about executive authority and civil liberties.
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President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops and active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests against his administration's immigration raids, overriding California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections. This marks the first time in 60 years a president has federalized a state's National Guard without the governor's request. The move, part of Trump's pledge for mass deportations, has inflamed tensions and led to a lawsuit from California, raising concerns about executive authority and civil liberties.
Trending- 1 2024: Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge for mass deportations.
- 2 Friday: Federal authorities arrested immigrants in Los Angeles; protests began. Trump called Governor Newsom.
- 3 Saturday: Trump issued a directive mobilizing the California National Guard over Newsom's objections.
- 4 Monday: Trump told reporters 'If we didn't do the job, that place would be burning down.' California officials sued the Trump administration. The Defense Department deployed about 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles.
- 5 Unspecified: Protests spread to Chicago and Boston.
- Escalation of tensions in Los Angeles
- Lawsuit by California against the Trump administration
- Concerns about federal overreach and civil liberties
- Potential for mass deportations nationwide
- Increased funding for immigration enforcement
What: President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops and active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to suppress protests against federal immigration raids, bypassing California's governor.
When: Monday (Trump spoke to reporters, California officials sued, Defense Department deployed Marines), Friday (protests began, Trump called Newsom), Saturday (Trump issued directive mobilizing National Guard), 2024 (Trump's presidential campaign), 2020 (Trump's response to BLM protests), Jan. 6, 2021 (U.S. Capitol insurrection), 1807 (Insurrection Act).
Where: Los Angeles, California, Washington (DC), Chicago, Boston, U.S. Capitol.
Why: Trump claims the deployment is necessary to restore order and enforce immigration laws, accusing Governor Newsom of mismanagement. Critics argue it's an overreach of executive power and an attempt to suppress dissent.
How: Trump used his executive authority to deploy federal troops, overriding state authority. He is also seeking billions from Congress to expand detention and deportation operations.