💨 Abstract

In 2025, President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration policies. Local officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, opposed the deployment, stating it created logistical challenges and put public safety at risk. Protests started after federal raids arrested over 40 people in Los Angeles, with some turning violent.

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