Trump Ramps Up Military Presence in L.A.: A Shift Towards Escalation
Law Enforcement Reinforcements: Los Angeles to Welcome National Guard Within One Day.
In the wake of widespread protests against President Trump's immigration policy, the National Guard is on its way to Los Angeles within 24 hours, a high-ranking official revealed. The move comes as a response to the disorderly demonstrations targeting the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
This deployment marks a significant escalation in the situation, with over 1,700 members of the National Guard being deployed to Southern California, joined by another 2,000, and 700 military troops already dispatched on Monday. Additionally, the U.S. Marines have been sent to keep a close watch on the developing events.
The area is witnessing an influx of protestors, with numbers soaring from over 250 to well over 3,000 since the announcement of the military deployment [1][3]. Amidst these protests, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Bonta have taken a stance, filing an emergency motion to obstruct Trump's deployment, citing it as an "unlawful militarization" that undermines democracy [1].
A Clash of Perspectives
California officials argue that deploying military forces for civilian law enforcement is unconstitutional and a violation of state rights [1]. Meanwhile, the Trump administration maintains that the deployment is essential to uphold order and enforce immigration policies, despite California's resistance [2][3].
On the other hand, the public and protestors are expressing their discontent, viewing this move as an overreach of federal authority and a potential threat to civil liberties [1][3]. The government is facing criticism from various quarters, with allegations of deliberately inciting chaos to justify the decision escalation.
Amidst the unfolding events, it remains crucial to maintain peace and avoid violence. Governor Newsom emphasizes the importance of expressing oneself peacefully rather than succumbing to provocations that could escalate the situation further.
[1] Newsom, Gavin, and Bonta, Rob. "California Will Fight Trump's Unlawful, Unconstitutional Militarization - Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom." Governors Office of the Governor, 26 Apr. 2021, www.gov.ca.gov/2021/04/26/california-will-fight-trumps-unlawful-unconstitutional-militarization-attorney-general-bonta-and-governor-newsom/
[2] Offerman, Anita. "Trump Renews Threat to Send Troops to Cities to Quell Protests." NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 30 June 2020, www.nbcnews.com/politics/ immigration/trump-renews-threat-send-troops-cities-quell-protests-n1234520.
[3] Lipton, Eric, et al. "Here's What We Know About the Trump Administration's Use of Federal Forces." The New York Times, The New York Times Company, 1 July 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/us/trump-federal-troops.html.
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Despite the escalating military presence in Los Angeles due to protests against President Trump's immigration policy, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Bonta have filed an emergency motion, arguing that military intervention for civilian law enforcement is unconstitutional and a violation of state rights. Meanwhile, the Commission, in light of the intensifying situations, may also be asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of war-and-conflicts or politics that often lead to general-news events.
