California officials announced their intention to sue President Trump following his decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The lawsuit will challenge the legality of the president's order, asserting that it circumvented the authority of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom.
The city of Los Angeles remained tense after several days of confrontations between law enforcement and protesters. These demonstrations were sparked by raids at workplaces aimed at identifying and detaining undocumented migrants. Approximately 150 individuals have been arrested since Friday. Military officials indicated that 500 Marines were being mobilized to assist in managing the protests.
President Trump characterized the protesters as "insurrectionists." This language raised concerns, as it could potentially allow him to invoke a law granting him extensive power to utilize the military to address violent protests within California and potentially in other locations. There were indications that the unrest was expanding, with protests emerging in cities such as New York City and San Francisco.
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