Peaceful Protests Sweep Across the USA as Situation in LA Remains Calm
United States Residents Voice Opposition to Trump in Various Cities nationwide
The city of Los Angeles, with its 11 million residents, has seen a series of protests against the Trump administration's policies. Although tensions are high, the demonstrations have been relatively peaceful as the city hugs its night curfew.
Unwanted by the locals, hundreds of US Marine infantry are being trained for imminent deployment in LA, joining the 2,000 National Guard soldiers already on the ground. Things took a turn last weekend when Trump ordered the deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to LA, traditionally a force reserved for overseas combat operations [1][2][3].
US Marine soldiers are currently undergoing a two-day training course focusing on deployment at protests and handling crowds in a civilian environment [2]. They are not there to make arrests but protect federal buildings and assist ICE agents during raids [2]. If necessary, they may detain protesters, but they would then wait for law enforcement to take over [2].
The situation has been met with resistance, primarily from California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, who claims it's unconstitutional and unlawful [4]. He envisions a future where combat-trained forces are dispatched on America's streets as a threat to the core of our democracy [4].
Meanwhile, Trump justifies the move by stating, "If I hadn't acted quickly, Los Angeles would be burning to the ground" [4]. The district attorney's office, however, disputes these claims, emphasizing that over 99.99% of LA's residents have stayed out of the fray [4].
Taking place concurrently with other nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration, the protests in LA are a reflection of the deeply divided sentiments across the nation [1]. With additional protests planned in cities like New York, Seattle, San Antonio, and Las Vegas, one can only wonder how the situation will unfold [1].
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[1] ntv.de[2] ino/AFP/dpa[3] AFP[4] Newsom stands against Trump with emotional speech[5] What the US law says about Trump's troop deployment
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- Trump ordered the deployment of more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 members of the Marine infantry to Los Angeles [1][2].
- The Marines were initially in Seal Beach for nonlethal weapons training, including hand-to-hand combat and crowd control. They have moved to "familiarization" training with the National Guard in Los Angeles [1].
- The Marines and National Guard are tasked with protecting federal property and personnel and do not have the authority to make arrests unless the president invokes the Insurrection Act [1][5].
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit to block the deployment, arguing that it is illegal and poses risks to civilians [2][3][4].
- An appeals court has allowed the deployment of the National Guard while the case is further considered. However, the use of active-duty military for law enforcement purposes is prohibited unless the Insurrection Act is invoked [5].
The Commission, amidst the escalating politically charged climate, 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, considering the potential use of such military forces in crisis situations like the current developments in war-and-conflicts-related news.
The ongoing protests in LA, primarily against the Trump administration's policies, have sparked a general-news debate, with some arguing that the deployment of combat-trained forces on America's streets threatens the core of our democracy, while others justify it as necessary to maintain order during this time of crime-and-justice unrest.
