Intense Opposition to ICE by Democrats in LA May Prove Counterproductive Against Trump
Title: Turley dissects the showdown between Newsom and Trump over anti-ICE riots: "Reaching a boiling point"
Join us as Jonathan Turley, our esteemed contributor, breaks down the heated conversation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump over the deployment of the National Guard to protect federal officers.
Newsom was as fiery as ever this weekend, taking to task President Trump's call to mobilize the National Guard to defend federal personnel. But Newsom wasn't feuding with Trump's handling of law enforcement or property damage – he was slamming the president's decision to enforce immigration laws. 🧨🔥
California is planning to battle the deployment, with cities like Glendale canceling detainee housing contracts and reaffirming that local cops will avoid assisting the feds.
According to Section 12406 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Trump has the authority to call the National Guard if the governor is "unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States." The administration argues that this scenario is unfolding in California, where mobs have launched attacks on vehicles and trapped federal officers. 🚨👮♂️
Critics, including Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, admit that the president likely has the legal authority to make this move. 🧙♂️
Although the legality of this decision may be up for debate, one thing is clear: the situation is escalating. If courts don't halt the order, Trump could use what's known as the Insurrection Act, allowing troops to intervene directly in civilian law enforcement. This could turn the tide in the conflict, just as it did in 1958 when President Eisenhower used the Insurrection Act to enforce desegregation laws in Arkansas.
- Jonathan Turley's analysis delves into the political discourse surrounding Governor Newsom's opposition to President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, which is related to the enforcement of immigration laws.
- The escalating conflict between Newsom and Trump over the National Guard's role in California is not limited to law enforcement or property damage, but extends to war-and-conflicts, as Trump's decision potentially infringes on policy-and-legislation regarding immigration.
- The unfolding legal battle between Newsom and Trump centers around the president's authority to use the National Guard and potentially the Insurrection Act, which could significantly impact crime-and-justice and general-news narratives.
