President Trump has ordered National Guard troops to Los Angeles, activating them under Title 10 powers, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom. This move raises constitutional concerns as it involves federal intervention in state affairs to manage protests. Constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky described the action as 'chilling', emphasizing the implications of using military forces domestically against dissent. The administration maintains this act is necessary to protect federal personnel amid ongoing protests related to immigration enforcement.
for the federal government to take over the California National Guard, without the request of the governor, to put down protests is truly chilling.
It is using the military domestically to stop dissent. It certainly sends a message as to how this administration is going to respond to protests.
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