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Daily update: Conflict over immigration, potential tsunami threats, and significant news headlines.

chaotic immigration sweeps stir Los Angeles's community

Sparked Confrontations: Trump's Immigration Crackdown in L.A.

The last two days have seen intense, localized battles in Los Angeles County, catapulting the city to the forefront of President Trump's immigration crackdown. This battle is leading the nation into uncharted waters.

On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents engaged in a series of immigration sweeps, including two in downtown L.A. that resulted in a face-off. There was further unrest in Paramount on Saturday. Here's what's transpiring.

These raids form part of a string of high-profile immigration enforcement actions over the past week, making up Trump's promised deportation crackdown. Just a few days ago, immigration agents swooped down on a popular San Diego restaurant, leading to a standoff with upset residents. Agents also apprehended Chinese and Taiwanese nationals at an underground nightclub in the Los Angeles area.

To date, the violent clashes during the immigration raids have primarily been confined to isolated areas, such as the Home Depot in Paramount, a location in L.A.'s fashion district, and the Civic Center.

Heading for the National Guard

The Trump administration announced it would send 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles after the second day of protests against immigration agents during local business raids. It remains uncertain how many Guard members will arrive or precisely what their role will be.

Governor Gavin Newsom slammed the federal action in a Saturday evening statement, labeling it as "purposefully inflammatory" and predicting that it would only escalate tensions.

Erwin Chemerinsky, one of the nation's leading constitutional law scholars, shared similar concerns. He stated that "for the federal government to seize control of the California National Guard, without the governor's request, to quell protests is truly chilling."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted that he might dispatch active-duty U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton if violence persists, a move that Newsom deemed "deranged."

Developing Story

As this story continues to unfold, keep checking back for updates.

  • Live coverage: National Guard Moving to L.A. amid clashes; Newsom Labels Hegseth's Threat of Marines as 'Deranged'
  • What to Expect: The National Guard in Los Angeles
  • Updates on the Raids and Protests
  • Legal Issues Raised by Trump Deploying the National Guard to L.A.
  • ICE Arrested a California Union Leader. Does Trump Understand the Implications?
  • Images: A Tenacious Pushback on ICE Raids in L.A. from Protesters and Officials

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References:[3] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-administration-plans-send-2-000-national-guard-troops-los-angelas-n910991[4] https://abc7.com/national-guard-california-lawsuit-delegation-mission/10855547/[5] https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/trump-administration-puts-californian-communities-at-risk-by-misusing-military-to-carry-out-unlawful-immigration-enforcement-operations/

  1. The immigration crackdown in Los Angeles has escalated to a national level, with the city becoming a focal point of President Trump's promised deportation push.
  2. The Trump administration plans to send 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following the second day of protests against immigration agents during local business raids.
  3. Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the federal action, calling it "purposefully inflammatory" and predicting that it would escalate tensions.
  4. Erwin Chemerinsky, a renowned constitutional law scholar, expressed concerns that the federal government seizing control of the California National Guard could be a chilling move without the governor's request.
  5. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted at the possibility of dispatching active-duty U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton if violence persists, a move that Newsom deemed "deranged."
  6. California's wildfires have been a significant issue, with a new book offering a firsthand account of battling the wildfires that have affected the state.
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