Dictator-like actions prompts backlash from Newsom towards Trump following detainment threat
Cranky, Unfiltered Take:
Man, Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom are going at it like a pair of cats fighting over a lasagna! On Monday, they started throwing out threats and actions over LA's immigration protests thanks to Trump's immigration crackdown.
Newsom ain't happy that Trump sent in the National Guard without his consent, so Trump countered by ordering hundreds of Marines into the city. Trump even told reporters he'd arrest Newsom if he were "border czar" Tom Homan! Newsom didn't mince his words; he called Trump's remarks a "line we cannot cross as a nation" and a step towards authoritarianism.
At a White House event, Trump was asked why he'd arrest Newsom, but Trump just said the governor has done a bad job. Homan himself stepped in and clarified that there was no discussion about arresting Newsom. However, wink-wink, don't put your hands on any ICE officers or destroy property because that's a crime, and you'll see prosecution.
All in all, it's a legal mess with heaps of constitutional concerns regarding Trump deploying federal troops to Los Angeles, especially since Newsom didn't give his consent. The use of active-duty Marines might even violate the Posse Comitatus Act, you know, that pesky little thing about limiting the use of federal military in domestic law enforcement. Can't keep it simple, can they?!
Insights:
- The legal and constitutional legitimacy of President Trump’s deployment of federal troops, including Marines, to Los Angeles is contested, and concerns have arisen given Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections.
- According to the U.S. Constitution, Title 10, and the Posse Comitatus Act, the President’s actions likely violate these laws in this specific case since the governor’s consent was not obtained, and the use of active-duty Marines in domestic law enforcement may be subject to even stricter constraints.
- The ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom, reminiscent of a heated video interview, escalated over the issue of LA's immigration protests due to Trump's immigration policy.
- The latest controversy arose when Trump, in a bold move, deployed the National Guard without consent from Newsom, prompting a sharp retort from the governor.
- In the realm of crime and justice, Trump's decision to order hundreds of Marines into the city threatens to further complicate the immigration issue, sparking concerns about war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation.
- General news outlets are abuzz with discussions about the constitutional legitimacy of Trump’s deployment of federal troops, including Marines, to Los Angeles, given Newsom’s objections and potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act.
- Amidst the political standoff, immigration activists are urged to exercise caution, as statements made by Trump and Tom Homan hint at a possible crackdown on those interfering with ICE officers or causing property damage, potentially leading to prosecution.
