Trump Orders National Guard to LA amid protests

President Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to address immigration protests, against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom. The move did not involve invoking the Insurrection Act but relied on a federal law permitting federalization of the National Guard under specific circumstances. The decision, which has been criticized for potentially escalating tensions, mandates that the Guard supports ICE officers rather than engage in direct law enforcement. Historically, the National Guard has been used during emergencies and civil unrest, but typically with state governors' consent.