Post Reports Trump’s crackdown in L.A. sets up a legal crisis
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Jun 9, 2025 Justin Jouvenal, a Supreme Court reporter for The Washington Post, discusses President Trump's unprecedented deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests over ICE raids. The move is labeled as unconstitutional by California officials, igniting a legal battle. Jouvenal explores the chilling implications of such federal intervention, concerns over escalating violence, and the political motivations behind invoking military force in domestic conflicts. Insights from on-the-ground reporters shed light on the human impact of these controversial federal actions.
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ICE Raids Spark Protests
- ICE raids in Los Angeles targeted places like Home Depots and a donut shop where day laborers gather.
- Arrests were made without questioning, causing people to run and sparking public protests against the raids.
Trump's Rare National Guard Move
- Trump federalized California's National Guard without Governor Newsom's consent, a rare move last seen in 1965.
- Newsom opposed it, claiming local law enforcement had the situation controlled and feared escalation by troops.
Limits on National Guard Action
- Trump used a rarely invoked law to federalize troops citing rebellion or invasion, without invoking the Insurrection Act.
- Without the Insurrection Act, National Guard troops can't perform arrests or searches like police.