Armed National Guard Troops Aid Immigration Agents on Raids in Los Angeles
Briefly

President Trump mobilized National Guard troops in Los Angeles to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with raids, sparking outrage from California officials. They deemed the action unlawful and provocative, leading to lawsuits against the federal government. The deployment involved nearly 5,000 troops aimed at stopping protests, with Defense Secretary posting images of armed personnel alongside ICE officers. A federal judge is set to hear the state's request to restrict military involvement in law enforcement activities, particularly concerning immigration enforcement.
Armed National Guard troops, mobilized by President Trump, accompanied federal immigration enforcement officers on raids in Los Angeles, provoking widespread backlash from California officials.
The Trump administration's deployment of nearly 5,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell protests is seen as unlawful and inflammatory by state leaders.
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