Trump Deploys National Guard in Los Angeles Amid Intense Immigration Protest

Los Angeles Protests Intensify After Immigration Raids; Trump's National Guard Deployment Sparks Controversy Los Angeles, CA – Following recent immigration raids resulting in over 100 arrests, protests in Los Angeles have escalated dramatically. The situation has become a focal point of national political debate, particularly due to the deployment of the National Guard by President Donald Trump. This action has been met with sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who described it as an overreaction. Video footage circulating online shows intense clashes between protestors and National Guard troops. The use of tear gas and other crowd control measures has further inflamed the situation. One protestor, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We are peacefully protesting, but they are treating us like criminals." Governor Newsom, in a press conference, expressed his concern over the heavy-handed response. He stated, "This is not the way to address these issues. It only serves to escalate tensions and create a climate of fear." The deployment of the National Guard without the Governor's consent has raised significant legal questions about the limits of presidential authority in such situations. The legality and the necessity of Trump’s actions are now subject to intense scrutiny and debate. The coming days will likely bring further developments in this unfolding crisis.