National Guard Deployed to LA Amid Immigration Raids and Protests

Los Angeles braces for further unrest as 2,000 National Guard troops are deployed following days of protests sparked by immigration raids. The White House's decision to send in the National Guard has been met with criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called the federal operation "reckless and cruel." Newsom's criticism was echoed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who accused ICE of "sowing terror." However, the White House defended its actions, stating that the deployment was necessary due to "violent mobs" attacking federal agents. The protests, which began after ICE raids targeting undocumented migrants in the city's Paramount district, have resulted in over 100 arrests. "They were randomly targeting our community," said Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, describing the raids. The situation remains tense, with some undocumented migrants reportedly sheltering in businesses fearing further action. The deployment of the National Guard and the ongoing protests highlight the deep divisions over immigration policy in the United States.