Explained: Trump’s Troops in Los Angeles: What the National Guard Can — and Can’t — Legally Do

LA Protest: President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid escalating protests over immigration raids — bypassing California’s governor and invoking federal law. Why is this move controversial? What exactly is the National Guard, and how much power does the president have to deploy it? In this deep explainer, we break down everything — from Title 10 powers to the political backlash, including protests, property damage, and the looming threat of more federal force.