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Immigration Protests: National Guard troops arrive in LA following Trump's order

by Trans World Features | @twfindia 08 Jun 2025, 09:35 pm

The National Guard troops have started arriving in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump's order to put an end to protests that broke out in the region against federal immigration authorities who are trying to carry out deportations.

About 300 members of the California National Guard are currently in Los Angeles following two consecutive days of protests over immigration enforcement action, Izzy Gardon, Director of Communications for Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN in an email Sunday.

“There are approximately 300 California National Guard in Los Angeles currently. They were deployed between 0200-0400 Sunday at three sites around Los Angeles,” Gardon said.

A statement published by the White House said Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to address the 'lawlessness that has been allowed to fester' in California.

"These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States," the White House said in a statement.

"The Trump Administration has a zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs. These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice," the statement said.

Governor objects to Trump's decision

California Governor Gavin Newsom objected to Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard in the region.

He wrote on X: "The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions."

He said: "This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust."

Friday-Saturday clashes

Protests erupted around Los Angeles on Friday, which led to the arrest of 44 people.

The arrest occurred amid Trump's crackdown on immigration.

Law enforcers on Saturday used tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the crowds in Paramount, California. Some protesters were reportedly detained.