Trump Digs Deeper: Sends Marines and National Guard to LA Amidst Immigration Protests
Military deployment: Hundreds of Marines dispatched to Los Angeles under Trump's order
In the face of ongoing protests over immigration policies in California, President Trump has taken drastic action. He's called up not only thousands of National Guard troops, but also hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles.
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The situation in LA has been volatile, with demonstrators igniting cars and looting stores, causing chaos in the city's heart. In response, Trump deployed 2,000 additional members of the National Guard to support federal agencies like ICE, enabling them to carry out their duties more safely.
Just days before, Trump had already dispatched 700 soldiers to Los Angeles due to perceived threats against federal officers and buildings. Now, US Marines on active duty from Camp Pendleton are joining the fray, defending federal personnel and property. Initially, a number of 500 soldiers was reported, but this has since been upgraded to 700.
Critics argue this isn't about public safety; it's about fulfilling Trump'sPerceived desire to wield military power on American soil. California Governor Gavin Newsom called this move "insane," likening Trump to a dictatorial president overstepping his boundaries.
[Insight: Critics argue that the US military's role in controlling protests on American soil is unusual and goes against the traditional role of the National Guard]
Trump's actions have sparked concerns over the escalating conflict, with some fearing the President may soon declare martial law. However, he insists he doesn't want a "civil war." But tensions persist; protests continued even after the arrival of the first wave of security forces.
[Insight: There is growing fear that Trump may use the Insurrection Act to deploy the regular military inland]
California has responded by filing a lawsuit against Trump and his administration for illegally controlling the California National Guard without the state's consent. Governor Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta claim this move is a breach of aTaboo, bypassing the usual hierarchy regarding the National Guard's command.
As the situation unfolds, people are left questioning the legality of Trump's actions and the future implications for American democracy.
[Sources: ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP]
[Keywords: Trump, Immigration, Protests, National Guard, Marines, California]
The community is debating the legality of President Trump's employment policy, as he continues to deploy military personnel to handle immigration protests in California, despite California's legal challenge in court. This escalation in politics surrounding war-and-conflicts has raised concerns about general-news regarding potential civil unrest or martial law declaration.
Following Trump's call-up of thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles, critics argue that his employment policy, repeatedly used in this context, appears to transcend traditional National Guard hierarchies and militarize domestic protests.
