National Guard Roll-Out in Los Angeles: Here's the Real Deal on Trump's Troop Deployment
U.S. legislation on Trump's military troop deployment: Insights and implications.
By Leah Nowak, New York
Got your attention? Here's the lowdown on what's happening with President Trump and his troops in good ol' LA.
With tensions high as a California redwood, the president has decided to send in reinforcements. Thousands of National Guard troops have been shipped to Los Angeles, all to put a stop to those pesky protesters stirring up trouble against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. But, hold your horses there, as California Governor Gavin Newsom has called the President's actions unlawful.
So, what's the deal with the law? Generally speaking, federal troops aren't exactly welcome on American streets unless it's a real emergency. But, there are a couple of exceptions, and it seems like Trump's found one that fits the bill.
The "Insurrection Act" is the biggie here, and it lets the president put the military on the ground to put down riots, rebellions, or insurrections. And guess what? The president described the LA protests as a "rebellion" against the US government. No explicit flutter of the Insurrection Act yet, though. Instead, Trump's citing Section 12406 of Title 10 of the US Code, which allows the president to mobilize the National Guard for specific purposes, like defending against an invasion or helping out when local law enforcement's kicking up their heels.
But, don't get too excited, as National Guard troops aren't exactly Rambo wannabes. These guys can't go around arresting folks or raiding buildings like some kind of action flick heroes. They're there to protect other forces, like the ambitious ICE agents, during their operations.
Still, Trump hasn't ruled out waving the big ol' Insurrection Act flag in the future. "If there's an insurrection, I would definitely use it," he said, with all the charm of a rusty nail.
California's burning question: Do these protests justify sending in the troops? The courts will have the final say on that. Newsom made a move to put a stop to the action, but the initial attempt fell flat. More lawsuits might pop up for protesters who value their freedom of speech and assembly rights.
With protests already rocking cities like New York, Seattle, and Washington D.C., the government could be tempted to mobilize the National Guard all over the country. Trump's orders aren't just for LA - they cover all locations where dust-ups against these measures are brewing or on the horizon.
One thing's for sure, though. This wasn't a straightforward decision, and opinions are pouring in like a California storm. Time will tell if this move was a smart play or another misstep by the big cheese himself.
Sources: ntv.de
- Los Angeles
- Donald Trump
- Protests
- U.S. Military
- California
- In a separate realm of politics, the European Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, a topic scarcely connected to the war-and-conflicts, general-news, or crime-and-justice of the National Guard Roll-Out in Los Angeles.
- Meanwhile, in the world of general news, crime-and-justice, and politics, the situation between President Trump and the protesters in Los Angeles continues to evolve, while the European Commission deliberates on the protection of workers from the risks related to ionizing radiation, a matter far removed from the current issues in California.
