{"id":4566,"date":"2025-06-07T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mahar.asia\/?p=4566"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T02:30:03","slug":"national-guard-deployed-amid-california-protests-over-immigration-raids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mahar.asia\/?p=4566&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"National Guard Deployed Amid California Protests Over Immigration Raids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Featured Image: Demonstrators holding signs and flags face California National Guard members standing guard outside the Federal Building as they protest federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2025. (Apu GOMES \/ AFP) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles has been the epicenter of intense protests since June 6, 2025, sparked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting undocumented immigrants. The demonstrations, which have turned confrontational at times, prompted President Donald Trump to authorize the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to the city to restore order and protect federal property[1][3][4][5].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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US Marines are briefed by battalion leadership while rehearsing crowd control tactics at a base in the Los Angeles area, on Tuesday. 
Cpl. Logan Courtright\/US Marines\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Image source: June 11, 2025 – Anti-ICE protests in LA and across US | CNN<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background of the Protests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unrest began after ICE conducted multiple raids in Los Angeles, arresting over 100 people suspected of immigration violations. The raids took place in locations such as the Fashion District and a Home Depot, leading to clashes between protesters and federal agents. Protesters blocked streets, including the 101 Freeway, and confrontations involved the use of tear gas, pepper spray, and flash-bang grenades by law enforcement[2][5].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protests have been marked by significant tension, with some demonstrators throwing objects and law enforcement responding with less-lethal munitions. Multiple injuries and arrests have been reported on both sides. Local officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, expressed confidence in local law enforcement\u2019s ability to manage the protests, but the situation escalated nonetheless[5][7].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Trump’s National Guard Deployment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a rare move, President Trump federalized the California National Guard without the consent of Governor Newsom, invoking a seldom-used federal law that allows the president to deploy the National Guard in cases of rebellion or when the enforcement of federal laws is impeded. This marked the first time since 1965 that a president has activated a state’s National Guard without the governor’s approval. The president described the protests as a threat to government authority and national security[8][9].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Newsom condemned the federalization as a violation of state sovereignty and urged the president to reverse the decision. The deployment aims to quell the unrest and secure federal buildings amid ongoing demonstrations[8][9].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the National Guard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Guard is a unique military reserve force that operates under both state and federal authority. Each state, including California, maintains its own National Guard, which consists of three components: the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, and the State Guard. The California National Guard is the largest in the United States, with over 24,000 troops[6].<\/p>\n\n\n\n