US Protests Heat Up: National Guard Deployed in California and Texas
Governor to Deploy National Guard Amidst Protests in Texas
Hey there! Guess what? The US is getting a bit heated up again, thanks to the ongoing protests against some controversial immigration policies. Let's break it down.
Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his plan to send the National Guard to several locations within the state, apparently in response to anticipated protests. According to sources, soldiers are on standby, ready to roll out if things get messy in San Antonio. The go-live date? This Wednesday and Saturday, according to insiders.
Now, if you've got your ear to the ground in Los Angeles, you might've caught wind of the ruckus that's been going down. Folks have been up in arms against the tough immigration stance of US President Donald Trump and the ICE immigration raids. In response, the feds have deployed a whopping 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marine infantry personnel to Los Angeles against California Governor Gavin Newsom's wishes.
Here's the kicker: these troops are showing up in stages, and Trump has promised they'll stick around until the threats are neutralized. As of now, they're looking at a 60-day deployment, though that might change.
To put things in perspective, Trump's decision to send troops to LA against the governor's will is quite a power play. It's unprecedented, to say the least. As for Texas, Abbott chose to take matters into his own hands—and it looks like the National Guard is only being deployed in California and Texas due to protests.
Now, keep in mind that these events might be part of a larger picture of ongoing social and political tensions. For instance, just last week in California, protesters marched in LA against an ICE raid at a garment company[1]. So this ain’t your average weekend protest, folks! Stay tuned for more updates.
[1] Source for California protest: https://www.losangelesblade.com/2025/06/10/thousands-march-in-solidarity-with-families-targeted-by-immigration-sweeps-in-l-a-report-says/
In the current political landscape, the deployment of National Guard troops in both California and Texas adds to the ongoing war-and-conflicts and general-news discussions, as the troops are being sent in response to escalating immigration-related protests. The tensions are reportedly so high that President Trump has promised a 60-day deployment, a move that some consider a power play. Meanwhile, similar demonstrations against immigration policies have been taking place, like the protest against an ICE raid in Los Angeles, hinting at widespread frustration and conflict in the US.
