US EditionWhat to know about Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to LA protests
- In June 2025, President Donald Trump directed the mobilization of a force of 2,000 National Guard members to address the widespread protests occurring in Los Angeles.
- The deployment followed an immigration crackdown that sparked protests and occurred despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- The National Guard was federalized under Title 10 authority, placing troops under presidential command, a rare move not seen since 1965.
- By late Sunday, the LAPD made 29 arrests amid ongoing unrest that involved around 400 demonstrators throwing rocks and blocking law enforcement vehicles.
- The deployment intensified political debate, with critics calling it unnecessary and inflammatory, while supporters argued it was needed to restore order.
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Escalating LA Protest Sparks Debate over National Guard Deployment
Escalating LA Protest Sparks Debate over National Guard Deployment Tensions peaked in Los Angeles on Sunday as massive protests erupted over President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, sparking fiery altercations and blocking a major freeway. Demonstrators clashed with law enforcement who used tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs to control the situation.With the arrival of approximately 300 Guard troops, anger swelled amongst resid…
"Acts Of Dictator": California Governor On Trump's Deployment Of Troops In LA
California National Guard troops were deployed to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday to help quell a third day of protests over President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, as the state's Democratic governor called their deployment unlawful.
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