Consider This from NPR Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass reacts to federalized National Guard troops in her city
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Jun 8, 2025 A rarely used law enables the president to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, bypassing the state governor for the first time in decades. Mayor Karen Bass shares how the community is reacting to this unprecedented federal action. The discussion ventures into the escalating tensions amidst ongoing protests, highlighting public dissent and concerns over safety. The podcast captures the delicate balance between upholding peaceful demonstrations and the potential dangers posed by military presence in urban areas.
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Federalizing National Guard Explained
- The president can federalize National Guard troops without state approval under a rarely used law.
- These troops cannot engage in ordinary law enforcement unless the Insurrection Act is invoked, which has not happened.
Mayor Bass Criticizes Troop Deployment
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says local police were ready and capable to handle protests.
- She believes federalizing troops was an intentional escalation causing fear in immigrant communities.
City and Guard Coordination Status
- The city is not coordinating federalized National Guard troops but is communicating with them.
- Mayor Bass highlights the difference from 1992, noting current protests are much smaller and more controlled.