A flash bomb explodes on the 101 Freeway near the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles, following last night's immigration raid protest. (AP Photo)Los Angeles Protests Immigration Raids LIVE Updates: Amid the increase in protests across Los Angeles against the immigration drives in the area, President Donald Trump approved the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to any untoward incidents due to the agitation. The Pentagon also deployed about 700 Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to help National Guard as the protests against the immigration drive caused multiple disturbances and traffic disruptions across LA. Protesters set at least two Waymo self-driving cars on fire, and LAPD police chief said that at least 10 people have been arrested in clashes in downtown. The federal government has deployed Marines to Los Angeles, apart from National Guards.
Trump vs Newsom: US President Donald Trump has deployed at least 300 National Guards on ground in Los Angeles to maintain law and order and protect federal personnel and property. It is the first time that a US president has called in National Guards without the state’s approval. California Governor Gavin Newsom has said that the state will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over deployment of the National Guard, and termed it “inflammatory”.
Why are people protesting? The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and demonstrators have clashed with each other since the past three days after dozens of people were detained by federal immigration agents. Intelligence officials believe the protesters are getting fuelled up by several factors, including immigration raids, National Guards deployment, protesters who fit the profile of “professional rioters” among others.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly condemned Donald Trump's apparent support for his arrest, calling it "an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism." Newsom wrote on X, "This is a line we cannot cross as a nation. This is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Trump's suggestion came after Newsom challenged Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, to "just get it over with" if they planned to arrest him over his stance on immigration policies.
US President Donald Trump has hinted that he would support the arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom amid ongoing pro-immigration protests in the state. The tensions escalated after Trump deployed the National Guard, prompting Newsom to challenge the administration's border czar, Tom Homan, to "just get it over with" if they planned to arrest him.
When asked about Newsom's remarks, Trump simply replied, "I would". This development adds to the growing rift between the Trump administration and California leaders over immigration policies and enforcement.
President Donald Trump defended his decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, stating it prevented the city from being "completely obliterated". Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, calling them "incompetent" and claiming they should thank him for his actions. Newsom had condemned the deployment as an overreach, saying the federal government was sowing chaos for political gain. The move has sparked controversy, with some questioning its legality and necessity.
