California's Response to Immigration Raids: A Call for State Intervention

California's Response to Immigration Raids: A Call for State Intervention Los Angeles, CA – June 8, 2025 – A recent video posted on social media has ignited debate about California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of federal immigration sweeps. The video's creator, St. Gael, criticizes Newsom's decision to deploy the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to maintain safety during these operations. "It's not their job to assist in federal immigration enforcement," Gael asserts in the video. The video calls for Newsom to declare a state of emergency and deploy the National Guard. The use of state resources to assist in federal immigration enforcement remains a contentious issue, raising questions about state sovereignty and the rights of immigrants. The video's strong opinions have sparked online discussion, highlighting the ongoing tension between federal immigration policy and state-level responses.