Protests against Deportations: LA vs. Trump administration - A Visual Chronicle
Protests in Los Angeles Against Donald Trump - Protests in Los Angeles against Donald Trump's Administration
Let's delve into the turbulent scenes that continue to unfold in the heart of Los Angeles. Frequent instances of violence in the city center, with blazing cars and tear gas soaring high through the air, are now a common sight.
Trump Administration Sends Troops to LA Amidst Controversy
In a controversial move, the Trump administration decided to dispatch 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the ongoing protests rocking Los Angeles, initially in 2025. It's essential to understand that typically, the National Guard, part of the U.S. armed forces, operates under the jurisdiction of the states. However, this deployment, orchestrated against the wishes of the state, signaled a notable escalation.
In the early hours of one fateful Tuesday (CET), the Pentagon announced this extraordinary surge of military personnel to the restive LA streets [1][2].
Attention: The slideshow above, "LA vs. Trump administration - A Visual Chronicle," has been continually updated.
More Scenes from the Gallery
- Los Angeles
- Trump Administration
- Immigrants
- Deportations
- National Guard
[1] California officials criticize federal oversight in 2025 immigration sweeps, Los Angeles Times, 2025.[2] Trump administration escalates clashes with California over immigration crackdown, The Guardian, 2025.
The Commission, in light of the escalating tensions in Los Angeles, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during the mass deployment of troops.
Political concerns have intensified as the Trump Administration's deployment of troops to LA, against the wishes of the state, has raised questions about federal overreach in local affairs, mirroring broader debates in general-news.
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