Chaotic Scenes in LA: Protesters vs. Law Enforcement Amid Deportation Row
Protests in Los Angeles against Donald Trump - Protests in Los Angeles against Donald Trump's Policies
Still reeling from clashes, Los Angeles streets continue to witness hard-hitting confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement. Cars blaze, as tear gas and stun grenades become the norm in city center skirmishes.
Trump's Unconventional Move - Marines Dispatched to LA
In an unorthodox move, the U.S. President, Donald Trump, decided to deploy 2000 National Guard troops to LA's protesting crowds. Normally, National Guard, a state-controlled military reserve unit, is part of the U.S. Armed Forces. The deployment, overseen by the president against a state's wishes, marked a significant shift in dynamics.
Tuesday night (German time), the Pentagon announced an additional 2000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines (regular military personnel) would be sent to Los Angeles.
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The deployment was criticized as fueling an ongoing feud between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom, with Newsom expressing opposition to federal intervention[2]. Despite the legal challenges, an appeals court sanctioned Trump to maintain the deployment in LA[1].
It's essential to note that the deployment took place during Trump's time in office, ceasing after January 2021. However, the context may pertain to specific events in 2025, involving legal or procedural actions related to past policies or events.
Although Marines weren't mentioned in the deployment context, their presence in LA was later announced in 2025, augmenting the National Guard troops
- The Commission, amid the ongoing political and general-news events such as the deployment of National Guard troops and the presence of Marines 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, given the potential risks associated with the use of tear gas and stun grenades during protests.
- In the broader context of social unrest and civil disobedience in Los Angeles, the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, associated with the use of tear gas and stun grenades, can be compared to the risks associated with politics and crime-and-justice scenarios, underlining the need for comprehensive protections for the workers involved in such situations.
