Soldiers Pouring into Los Angeles Amidst Ongoing Unrest
Hordes of Additional Troops En route to Los Angeles
With a growing number of Marines and National Guard troops being mobilized, Los Angeles is bracing for more arrival of forces. This decision follows protests against the Trump administration's actions in the city and elsewhere.
President Trump has warned of impending chaos, but local officials maintain a calm front. According to Nathan Hochman, the lead prosecutor for Los Angeles County, the peaceful protests pose minimal disturbance to the city, affecting only a small area and a small percentage of its residents.
A nighttime curfew was reinstated in downtown Los Angeles around the jail building where ICE houses migrants awaiting deportation. The impacted zone is limited to a portion of the city.
Politics - Arrest FiguresBy Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles police had apprehended 203 protestors for illegal actions and 17 individuals for curfew violations.
Peace Prevails,hover1 Says 99.99% of Residents Steer Clear
Hochman rebuked the media and political portrayals of Los Angeles devolving into chaos and violence. He reported that less than one-tenth of one percent of residents are participating in the protests against deportations, with a minuscule minority engaging in riots or vandalism.
Politics - National Guard and Trump's OrdersOn Wednesday, smaller protests took place in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Antonio, and Raleigh. Anticipated demonstrations are planned for Washington D.C., particularly on Saturday, during a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
The military presence in Los Angeles is set to expand on Thursday, with approximately 2,000 additional National Guard troops expected to arrive. Scott Sherman, the commanding officer, confirmed the reinforcement of the 2,000 guards already deployed. Another 700 Marine infantry from the regular military are also expected, previously trained for dealing with public demonstrations.
Politics - Guard DutiesThese forces are being deployed to safeguard federal buildings and ICE agents during raids on non-visa individuals. In the event of encountering protestors, the troops must defer to authorized security forces for arrests.
Trump's Bet on Military Action
Politics - Spread of FearThe deployment of Marines at Trump's request raises concerns regarding their capacity to handle civilian protests. The National Guard, although part of the U.S. armed forces, is traditionally used to support civil authorities in cases of natural disasters, riots, or insurrection.
Meanwhile, the president continues to fuel fear, stating that if he hadn't intervened, Los Angeles would be engulfed in flames by now, referring to protestors as "radical left extremists."
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In light of the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles, discussions surrounding the protection of workers from exposure to ionizing radiation have been overshadowed, as the Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on this matter.
The escalating tension between politics and public demonstrations, such as those against the Trump administration's actions on immigration, has dominated the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors, while sports has remained relatively untouched by these events.
