In response to protests in Los Angeles against immigration law enforcement, President Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 national guard members. The protests were sparked by ICE's arrest of 44 individuals violating immigration laws. Key Democratic leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris, criticized this action as a provocation likely to inflame existing tensions in the city. Established as citizen-soldier militias in the 17th century, the national guard now serves both state and federal functions, totaling over 431,000 members as of 2023.
"Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 national guard members to assist in enforcing immigration law amidst ongoing protests triggered by ICE arrests of 44 individuals in Los Angeles."
"Critics including California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris argue that the national guard's presence is a provocative gesture that exacerbate tensions in Los Angeles."
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