Start Here City of Angels, Protests and Troops
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Jun 10, 2025 Dan Abrams, ABC News chief legal analyst, brings his expertise on the recent dismissal of a $400 million lawsuit involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, shedding light on its ramifications for Hollywood. Rachel Van Landingham, a law professor and former Air Force advisor, discusses the controversial deployment of 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid civil unrest, examining its legal implications and presidential authority. They also touch on the resurgence of Connie Francis's music on TikTok, illustrating the changing landscape of music discovery.
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Marines in Law Enforcement Alarm
- Sending active-duty Marines for domestic law enforcement is unprecedented and alarming.
- They lack training for policing and are meant for foreign wars, raising concerns about potential use of force on civilians.
Federalized Guard's Limited Authority
- National Guard loses law enforcement authority when federalized by the president.
- They can only protect buildings and cannot arrest or conduct searches without governor's authority.
Rare Presidential Federalization
- While presidents can federalize National Guard, it's rare and controversial.
- Historical precedent only exists for protecting civil rights, balancing federalism and civil liberties concerns.