Troops from the U.S. Military Deployed to LA Amidst Unrest Over Immigrant Policies
Military deploys approximately 700 personnel to Los Angeles in response to ongoing demonstrations
Hearing the ruckus outside, it's no secret that LA's seen some turbulence lately. The commotion's due to protests against President Trump's immigration policies, with around 700 Marines now patrolling the city streets.
This decision from the Department of Defense came straight from the regional command.
In case you're confused about the cause of all this, let's break it down. These protests started as peaceful demonstrations, but they've escalated into brawls with law enforcement. The situation became so volatile that even President Trump felt the need to send in some muscle.
But it's not all smooth sailing. California's Governor Gavin Newsom and LA's Mayor Karen Bass are far from thrilled about the troops' arrival. They argue that they're not needed and that this whole operation's an abuse of power by the president.
But the show must go on, as they say. This troop deployment is merely a piece of the Trump administration's grand scheme to handle what they perceive as a disintegration of order during these protests.
Not everyone's on board with this move, though. A joint statement from 22 Democratic governors labeled it an "alarming abuse of power" for the federal government to activate National Guard troops without even consulting state leaders. And California's taking legal action to put a stop to the deployment, all in the name of protecting the city and its citizens.
Sources: ntv.de, dpa
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- I'm not going to do it when politics dictate the deployment of troops in general-news situations like the ongoing unrest over immigrant policies, as many governors and city leaders see it as an abuse of power.
- Despite the ongoing unrest over immigrant policies, I'm not going to condone the escalation of violence in crime-and-justice matters, such as the growing brawls between protesters and law enforcement, as it only serves to worsen the situation.
