The National Guard deployed to reduce protests that involved thousands of people in Los Angeles
Donald Trump has been accused of directing the United States to authoritarianism after calling the National Guard to suppress the protests that involved thousands of his immigration policies.
The crisis broke out on the third day of Manifestations against Trump’s immigration stanceWith about 300 federal troops that led to fear and anger among some residents.
Police traveled the streets, while others were in riot teams National Guard soldiers are commissioned to protect federal buildingsincluding a detention installation.
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Trump on Saturday invoked a legal clause that allows him to deploy federal forces in cases of “a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the United States Government”.
He sanctioned the deployment of 2,000 members of the National Guard. Before you climb the Air Force One in Morristown, New JerseyTrump on Sunday headed to the press, claiming that there were “violent people” Los Angeles Who “will not move away.”
In response to whether he was planning to send us troops to Los Angeles, Trump stated: “We will have troops everywhere. We will not let this happen in our country. We will not let our country break as if it were under Biden.”
Abstained from giving more details.
Trump also warned that California Authorities that interfere with deportations may lead to legal repercussions. A Wisconsin Judge was recently detained for helping a man to avoid immigration application.
“If officials remain in the form of law and order, yes, they will face charges,” said Trump.
Governor Newsom had a telephone conversation with Trump on Friday night, which lasted about 40 minutes, according to the governor’s office. It was unclear if they spoke again over the weekend.
There was some uncertainty about the exact arrival time of the guard. Just before midnight local time, Trump praised the National Guard for a “job well done”.
However, less than an hour later, the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, reported that the troops had not yet arrived in the city.