A federal appeals court showed skepticism towards a temporary order blocking President Trump from deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland, questioning the legal basis and the president's authority in the context of ongoing protests and violence at the ICE facility. The court highlighted the broad powers of the president in law enforcement and the challenges in limiting such executive actions, with a decision pending.
A coalition of 19 Democratic governors condemned President Trump's threat to deploy National Guard troops into their states without consent, calling it an abuse of power and emphasizing the importance of state authority and proper law enforcement funding.
Kamala Harris, former Vice President and potential California gubernatorial candidate, is closely monitoring the LA unrest and political developments, including her public stance against Trump's actions and her strategic considerations for her next political move, whether running for governor or president, amid ongoing tensions and her support for law enforcement and civil rights.
The article discusses the protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids, highlighting how media images and political narratives have distorted the reality of the situation. It covers the polarized reactions from Trump supporters and opponents, the unprecedented deployment of the National Guard and Marines, and the impact of media portrayal on public perception, emphasizing that most protests remained peaceful despite extreme images circulated online.
