Legal Perspectives on ICE and National Guard Deployment

This chapter examines the legal implications of ICE agents' actions and the controversies surrounding the federalization of the National Guard, particularly in the context of protests. It features Governor Gavin Newsom's critique of President Trump's use of National Guard forces and discusses a lawsuit challenging the president's authority in this regard. The conversation highlights historical precedents and the legal distinctions between peaceful protests and riots, as well as the roles of state and federal authorities in managing civil unrest.