Trump Deploys Troops Amidst Fierce Anti-ICE Protests | JQJO

Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles led to highway blockades and a city-wide curfew imposed by Mayor Karen Bass. Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticized President Trump's deployment of federal troops, deeming it an assault on democracy and filing a lawsuit. A federal judge declined Newsom's request for an emergency injunction. Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed the Texas National Guard to address anticipated protests. The deployment of approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles has sparked controversy, with costs estimated at $134 million. Several arrests were made in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and an Australian journalist was injured by a rubber bullet. The situation remains tense, with legal battles and strong political rhetoric continuing.