Trump Deploys Troops to Quell LA Immigration Protests

US President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles due to unrest following immigration raids, resulting in clashes between security forces and protesters, with instances of baton use and armoured vehicle deployment.

About 700 active-duty Marines in California have been mobilized to support the National Guard and local law enforcement in Los Angeles due to ongoing protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions. California Governor Gavin Newsom has called the move "unwarranted." The protests, now in their fourth day, have led to clashes between demonstrators and police, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy around 300 National Guard troops to protect federal personnel and property.

Aerial video captured by CNN affiliate KABC shows demonstrators flooding the streets, including freeways, near the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles after the Los Angeles Police Department declared the assembly unlawful. The protests are in response to immigration raids, with President Donald Trump deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse the protests, leading to clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators for two days.

Protests broke out in Los Angeles over the weekend in response to immigration raids that resulted in dozens of people being detained by federal immigration agents. Demonstrators clashed with law enforcement authorities, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guardsmen to the city to disperse the protests. The unrest began on Friday and continued into the weekend, with immigration authorities and demonstrators facing off in multiple locations across the city.

Law enforcement used pepper balls, spray, and tear gas to disperse protesters outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, who were clashing with National Guard, ICE, and DHS agents. The protests began in response to immigration raids, and 2,000 National Guardsmen were deployed to disperse the protesters after President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum.

Protests are in their fourth day in Los Angeles in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with CNN's Kyung Lah reporting from the center of the demonstrations. Senator Bernie Sanders criticized President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops, claiming Trump "wants all the power" and is moving the US "into authoritarianism."

President Donald Trump deployed around 300 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to protect federal personnel and property amid clashes between demonstrators and police. CNN's Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller analyzed the possibility of Trump deploying active military to a major city, sparking concerns from Senator Bernie Sanders that Trump is moving towards authoritarianism.

President Trump's response to protests in Los Angeles against his administration's immigration enforcement efforts has been marked by a significant deployment of National Guard troops and Marines, reflecting his tendency to harshly crack down on left-wing protests. In contrast, Trump has historically downplayed or justified violence by right-wing protesters, such as those involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Trump's actions in Los Angeles have been seen as a political maneuver to gain leverage on an issue that Republicans believe is advantageous, with some supporters, like Stephen K. Bannon, praising the move as "quite smart." Democratic lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom have criticized Trump's response, accusing him of attempting to create a crisis to justify further crackdowns and gain executive power.

President Donald Trump is acting like an authoritarian as he escalates a constitutional clash with California over his migration crackdown, deploying hundreds of active-duty Marines and National Guard reservists to Los Angeles amidst protests. Trump endorsed the arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom, sparking concerns about his willingness to flex extraordinary executive power. The move has been criticized by Democrats, who argue that Trump is using the military as a political weapon. Trump's actions may be a sign of a dictator, and his rhetoric has been compared to that of tyrannical leaders throughout history. The crisis could escalate further if Trump follows through on his threats, and it remains unclear whether he is serious or just bluffing.

President Trump has shifted his focus from feuding with Elon Musk to targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom over immigration issues, after deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles amidst clashes between protesters and federal law enforcement. Newsom accused Trump of escalating the situation and announced plans to sue the president, while Trump suggested he would be open to arresting Newsom. The two have had a complicated relationship, with Newsom previously attempting to "Trump-proof" California and later using dismissive language against Trump, saying he is "not the same person" as four years ago.