Peninsula leaders warn of militarization of immigration enforcement
Briefly

Rep. Sam Liccardo led a rally in Palo Alto to denounce President Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, criticizing it as a reckless military misuse. His comments reflect increasing tensions between California leaders and the federal government, particularly surrounding aggressive immigration enforcement actions. Local leaders warn protesters against violence, fearing a federal crackdown, while emphasizing the psychological impact on immigrant communities. Amid rising conflict, emotions ran high after numerous ICE arrests were made, leading to clashes between immigrants and federal agents in California.
This administration will look for any excuse to cease control from civilian authorities, and ultimately, to invoke the Insurrection Act and impose martial law, Liccardo said.
This is psychological warfare on the immigrant community, Ayudando Latinos A Sonar Executive Director Belinda Arriaga said.
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