The Ruckus Over Trump's Immigration Policy: Texas Readies National Guard
Demonstrations against Trump's immigration policy: Texas to mobilize National Guard forces - Texas Announces Deployment of National Guard in Response to Protests over Trump's Immigration Policy
Let's cut the crap, shall we? The Lone Star State is gearing up to unleash their National Guard, and a Trump crony claims they'll employ every trick in the book to help the cops keep the peace.
After the chaotic protests in Cali - specifically, Los Angeles - the big cheese himself, Trump, sent the National Guard to L.A., despite the Golden State's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, protesting loudly. On Tuesday, downtown L.A. saw a curfew under the guidance of Mayor Karen Bass.
Now, the local law enforcement in the West Coast's jumbo city announced on Tuesday night that they'd nabbed a bunch of folks. They said on X, an online service, that more protests were happening, and mass arrests were underway, no exact numbers provided.
The riots started because of ICE's toughened approach to migrants. Protests against ICE shenanigans occurred in multiple cities, too, with masked, armed agents causing a stir. These agents would drag migrants violently into cars for deportation.
- Immigration Policy
- National Guard
- Donald Trump
- Police
- Los Angeles
- Greg Abbott
- Texas
- California
What's Happening in California?
Even though things have mostly been tranquil, there have been moments of increased friction, like a downtown L.A. dumpster fire. In the last week alone, immigrant arrests in the L.A. area have surpassed the 100 mark[Source 1][Source 2]. President Trump has hinted that the deployment of the National Guard to L.A. could be just the beginning, with potential deployments in other cities if protests get out of hand[Source 1]. Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass have voiced their disapproval, calling the troop deployment a breach of state sovereignty and urging protesters to maintain peace[Source 2].
When Will Texas Join In?
There's no word yet on whether Texas will follow California's lead concerning immigration protests and the National Guard. The focus has been squarely on L.A., with protests sparking the deployment of troops, but we'll keep you posted on any developments.
The Way Forward
Tensions remain high, with protests erupting all across the U.S. in solidarity with L.A. and opposition to Trump's immigration policies[Source 1]. The Trump Administration is contemplating sending the National Guard to other cities if protests escalate, which suggests potential for more unrest[Source 1].
Despite the increased tensions and ongoing protests, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has yet to announce any plans to deploy the National Guard like President Trump did in Los Angeles, California. The ongoing standoff between the federal government and states over immigration policies continues to fuel general-news discussions and politics debates nationwide. However, with more protests planned and the potential for further escalation, it remains to be seen if Texas will join the ongoing crisis management efforts in the arena of crime-and-justice.
