Deployment of National Guard Troops to Los Angeles
California Governor Gavin Newsom demanded President Trump rescind the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling it unlawful and a breach of state sovereignty. The deployment came in response to violent anti-ICE protests in the area.
Key Points
- Deployment without coordination with California officials
- Governor Newsom's formal request for rescinding the order
- Violent protests and arrests in Los Angeles
- President Trump's decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops
Pros
- Response to violent anti-ICE protests
- Enforcing federal immigration laws
Cons
- Governor Newsom sees it as unlawful and a breach of state sovereignty
- Escalation of tensions in Los Angeles