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What to Know About the Protests over Trump's Immigration Crackdown in LA and Other Cities
- Protests over immigration raids erupted in Los Angeles and spread to at least two dozen U.S. cities, prompting a curfew in one square mile of downtown LA from 8pm to 6am.
- The protests began as frustration increased over the rising number of migrant arrests in a city known for its significant immigrant and Latino communities during the Trump administration's intensified enforcement efforts.
- President Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to LA, claiming the protests are a "full-blown assault on peace" and an invasion by a "foreign enemy."
- Local officials including Governor Newsom called the military deployment unprecedented and dangerous, filing a federal motion to limit use of troops as a policing force.
- Authorities arrested over 500 people in recent days, while the protests signal wider national unrest over immigration policy and have raised concerns about escalating tensions.
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Who Governs America? - Newt Gingrich
by Newt Gingrich Riots in defense of illegal immigration in Los Angeles are finally being quelled by President Donald J. Trump’s decision to send in federal forces. But there are signs that Chicago, Atlanta, and other major cities may start hosting similar anti-government outbreaks. There are reportedly 1,500 demonstrations planned across the nation this Saturday. Once again, Americans are being forced to ask: “Who governs the country – and by w…
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MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary Shutters Amid LA Protests
The Geffen Contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles is hunkering down in response to the protests against mass raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and heightening military activity under the direction of President Donald Trump. Citing “evolving conditions” in downtown LA, MOCA announced that the Geffen Contemporary will remain closed through the weekend to “prioritize the safety of its staff and visitor…
PBS Finds 'Festival-like' Atmosphere In L.A. With 'Some Looting' But Mostly 'Non-Violent'
Tuesday’s PBS News Hour led off with special correspondent Marcia Biggs’ nearly nine-minute segment from downtown Los Angeles, ground zero in the confrontation between Trump’s immigration enforcement and protests that often devolved into looting and rioting.
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