LA Mayor Condemns Federal Troop Deployment During Immigration Protests

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed alarm at the federal government’s response to recent immigration protests, describing the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines as a ‘test case’ for expanding federal authority. The protests began after ICE raids on June 6th, which resulted in hundreds of detentions. Mayor Bass stated, "I don’t know how you go from a drug dealer to a Home Depot," highlighting the raids' impact on everyday workplaces. California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed these concerns, calling the deployment "reckless" and filing a lawsuit. The Trump administration maintains the actions are part of a broader immigration strategy. This incident raises serious questions about the balance of power between federal and local authorities in handling immigration enforcement.