💨 Abstract

President Trump announced the deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to address immigration protests, overruling Governor Gavin Newsom. This move diverges from usual procedures where governors retain control of their state's National Guard. While the federal government can deploy troops in emergencies, this action has raised legal questions about the president's authority. Trump did not invoke the Insurrection Act but cited a federal law allowing the federalization of the National Guard for specific scenarios.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff