International News: The deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles on the instructions of US President Donald Trump has further heated up the political and social atmosphere. When about 300 soldiers entered the city on Sunday, there was a fierce clash between protesters and security officials. This step was implemented despite strong objections from Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass.
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center located in the downtown area of the city, who were protesting against the recent immigration raids and arrests of immigrants. When the protesters tried to get close to the National Guard soldiers, the security forces fired tear gas shells and tried to push them back. During this, one protester was injured, and many people were thrown to the ground.
Trump expressed the need for deployment
Trump described this deployment as a necessary step to maintain law and order. He said that if the state administration fails to stop chaos and violence, then intervention at the federal level becomes mandatory. Citing a special legal provision, Trump approved the deployment of about 2,000 National Guard soldiers.
Historic initiative and political controversy
This is the first time that troops have been deployed in a state on federal orders without the permission of the governor. The last time President Lyndon B. Johnson did this was in 1965 to protect the civil rights march in Alabama. This decision has sparked a heated debate in political circles.
The atmosphere became tense due to the increasing arrests of immigrants
More than 100 immigrants were detained in recent immigration raids in California. The arrest of a prominent union leader further complicated the situation. Governor Newsom has strongly opposed this move, calling it a mere political show.
Tone of political reactions
Trump ally and House Speaker Mike Johnson supported the deployment, saying that when the state becomes incapable, the federal government has to step in. At the same time, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders called it a threat to democracy and called it a step towards authoritarianism.
The deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles has further increased the hustle and bustle of the city. In the coming days, this topic will be the center of intense discussion in American politics and human rights matters.
