Trump mobilizes National Guard in L.A.: Escalate protests!

Trump mobilizes National Guard in L.A.: Escalate protests!

Los Angeles, USA - in Los Angeles have led violent protests against the US immigration authority ICE to a considerable political turmoil. US President Donald Trump described the protesters as "violent, insurgents", while the city feels a restless calm after the arrival of 300 soldiers of the National Guard. These were mobilized to ensure the security of federal property and personnel after demonstrators temporarily blocked a highway by Sunday evening and threw stones and bottles on security forces. In the first few days of the protests there were several arrests and reports on vandalism, including the lighting of cars.

The Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, warned of a possible escalation, in particular by the use of the National Guard, which Trump ordered on Saturday evening with the mobilization of at least 2,000 soldiers. The protests that began on Friday after the arrest of migrants without valid papers show a clear opposition to Trump's hard immigration policy. Over 120 people were arrested during the disputes, and Amnesty International -described Trump's approach as "dangerous" and "deeply worrying".

political tensions

California's governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's decision and described the sending of the National Guard as "illegal". He may be planning legal steps against the President's approach, since mobilization took place without the approval of the state. Newsom appealed to the demonstrators of staying peaceful, while the relationship between him and Trump is already tense due to previous tensions.

Trump indicated that the national guard could remain in Los Angeles for up to 60 days and could even use soldiers in other cities. He indicated that he is considering the "Insurrection Act", which facilitates the use of military forces in civil matters. For the first time since 1965, the national guard of a state is mobilized against its will; This illustrates the historical dimension of this demonstration of power.

dealing with protests

The protests themselves are part of a wider dismissal about the policy of the US government and the aggressive operations of the ICE. In the demonstrations in which estimated 1,000 people were involved, there were direct attacks on ICE officials, which further fueled the wrath of the demonstrators. The local police distances itself from the cooperation with ICE and do not want to be used for their missions.

The pressure on the government is growing, while the violence between the protesters and the security forces is intensifying. Trump's threat of taking demonstrators, spitting or attacking the security forces, and support for the National Guard show the directional struggle for control of public security. In this worrying situation, politicians from both parties call for de -escalation, whereby many are critical of the President's approach.

This is a constantly developing situation, since the protests are expected to continue on Sunday and the authorities are under pressure to react appropriately without jeopardizing public security.

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