National Guard remains under Trump's authority, temporarily.
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California-Bound National Guard Still Rolling
In a rollercoaster turn of events, the instruction to deploy the National Guard across California stays in effect—at least for now. A federal appeals court shut down a restraining order slapped on Donald Trump's administration earlier this week by a San Fran court, eventually giving the green light to the Prez to keep the troops moving.
Charles Breyer from San Fran's district court declared the National Guard deployment in Cali illegitimate on Thursday, but the dramatic ruling has been shelved until Tuesday's hearing. Translation: Trump gets to keep his soldiers rolling through the weekend, smack in the middle of several planned L.A. protests.
Trump tweeted a triumphant thank-you to the appeals court, echoing his claim that L.A. would've been toast if not for his soldiers swarming the streets.
Protests: An Uncomfortable Dance with Policies
The National Guard's deployment comes after widespread protests against Trump's harsh immigration policies and aggressive ICE raids. The federal elephant gathered approximately 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 marine infantry and dispatched them to L.A. in stages, with plans to stick around town until the dust settled. The deployment is set for a maximum of two months for now.
California's Democratic Governor, Gavin Newson, has voiced strong criticism toward the deployment of countless National Guard soldiers and the planned marine infantry arrival on Trump's orders. In response to Thursday's ruling from the San Fran court, Newson praised American democracy and the United States Constitution, urging Trump to step down from his King-like behavior. He's yet to comment on the appeals court's verdict.
Unprecedented Power Showdown
Usually, the federated states control the National Guard. The President jumps in command during times of war or nationwide emergencies. The Guard, a military reserve unit and an integral part of the U.S. armed forces, can be deployed during natural disasters, riots, and domestic crises.
The Guard deployment against the governor's will is an unconventional display of power. No U.S. President invaded a state's National Guard since 1965.
Weekend Warning: Protests and Parades
Thousands protested against Trump and his disruptive immigration policies again across multiple cities last Thursday. The craze appears to have died down in L.A., where the unrest began. The evening curfew implemented in the downtown area remains in effect.
Over the weekend, tensions could simmer: Sat evening features a massive military parade in DC celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army—coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday. The event raises eyebrows among many Americans, who've planned nationwide protests.
Handcuffed Senator
The immigration controversy shaping the U.S. political landscape took an unexpected turn at a press conference when Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly dragged out by security after interrupting Homeland Security Minister Kristi Noem. The Senator has been hailed as one of the most respectable individuals by Governor Newsom, who labeled the incident outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful. The Homeland Security Department maintains that the secret service initially thought Padilla could pose a threat in the situation.
Tangled Up in Red Tape
Trump's administration is eyeing millions of undocumented immigrants who've been living unofficially in the U.S. for years or even decades. He promised the biggest mass deportations during his campaign, setting immigration policies firmly in the political spotlight.
- The deployment of National Guard soldiers and marine infantry to California, arranged by President Trump, is a contentious issue within the realm of politics, given the ongoing protest against his immigration policies and aggressive ICE raids.
- In the world of war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation, the unique scenario of a President overriding the governors' control of the National Guard in a federated state has not been witnessed since 1965.
- General-news headlines and crime-and-justice updates are filled with reports of protests against the Trump administration's policies, such as the recent incident where Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference, causing an uproar among critics.
