The deployment marks a significant federal response to unrest driven by controversial immigration raids, escalating tensions between state and federal authorities.**
National Guard Mobilized in Los Angeles Amid Rising Tensions Over Immigration Raids**
National Guard Mobilized in Los Angeles Amid Rising Tensions Over Immigration Raids**
Protests erupt as President Trump activates 2,000 National Guardsmen following ICE operations and community backlash in LA.**
In an active response to the growing unrest related to immigration enforcement, President Donald Trump has dispatched 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles. The decision follows tumultuous immigration raids targeting undocumented migrants, particularly affecting Latino communities. During a recent appearance on Fox News, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, stated, "We are making Los Angeles safer," while detailing the government's commitment to securing law and order in the city.
The area has experienced clashes over the past several days, and on Saturday, protesters clashed violently with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Paramount district. Authorities resorted to tear gas and batons to disperse crowds, resulting in over 118 arrests, including 44 just on Friday. Echoing local and national concerns, California Governor Gavin Newsom described the raids as "cruel" and condemned the federal approach, asserting it has led to the erosion of trust and destabilization within communities.
A White House statement attributed the chaos to what it termed “violent mobs” obstructing federal law enforcement. This prompted the president to issue a memorandum deploying the National Guard, with assurances from Homan that all necessary resources would be mobilized swiftly.
Federal officials, including FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, threatened to take firm actions against protesters, echoing a “zero tolerance” policy towards violence. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom criticized the federal government’s actions as “purposefully inflammatory,” asserting that local law enforcement is sufficient to handle such situations. Angered by escalating tensions, Trump expressed on Truth Social that if local officials did not fulfill their duties, the federal government would intervene decisively to restore order.
As the confrontation between local citizens and federal authorities intensifies, community leaders, like Angelica Salas from the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, are rallying support against what they describe as terrorization of immigrant families in Los Angeles, leading to calls for an end to such aggressive tactics.
