Military's Role in Maintaining Law and Order in Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles experiences first overnight curfew following protests against immigration enforcement raids, with 203 arrests made for failing to disperse. President Trump federalizes National Guard troops and sends in Marines, raising questions on their role in maintaining law and order. Legal experts debate on the military's limitations in enforcing law inside the U.S. without invoking the Insurrection Act. Local and state officials express uncertainty on the Marines' role in LA.

Police Brutality Protests and Copaganda

President Trump sends troops and marines to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE demonstrations and flirts with invoking the Insurrection Act against protesters. The episode reflects on the protests of 2020 and the shift in energy around rethinking policing. Guest points to copaganda as a clear contributor to the change.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Testifies Before House Panel on Military Spending and Troop Deployment to Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before a House panel, expected to discuss military spending, recent gains in recruiting numbers, and the deployment of troops to Los Angeles. Questions surround the decision to send troops following clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

Political Protests and Trump Administration's Deportation Effort

Sen. Chris Murphy called for peaceful protests around the country in response to rioting in Los Angeles tied to Trump administration's deportation effort. He accused President Trump of inciting behavior to invoke the Insurrection Act.

Deployment of National Guard Troops to Los Angeles by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration is sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles under Title 10 to protect federal personnel, which has sparked criticism from Governor Newsom and constitutional law scholars. The ACLU and other critics argue that this move is unnecessary and an abuse of power, potentially leading to violent confrontations with protestors. Historically, the use of military domestically has been rare and reserved for extreme circumstances.