CNN This Morning State of Emergency in L.A.
Jun 11, 2025
Juliette Kayyem, CNN's senior national security analyst, dives into the chaos as Los Angeles declares a state of emergency amidst immigration protests. She discusses the implications of Mayor Bass's curfew and the National Guard's deployment. Kayyem highlights the contrasting views of local and federal authorities, emphasizing the historical significance of military involvement in civil unrest. The emotional toll on immigrant families and the challenges of peaceful protest in today’s legal landscape are also key points of discussion, shedding light on a rapidly evolving crisis.
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L.A. Troop Deployment as Test Case
- The administration's deployment of National Guard troops to LA is seen as a federal test case for future military involvement in civil unrest.
- Governor Newsom views this as a power and federalism struggle rather than just immigration enforcement.
Risks of Federalizing Guard
- Federalizing the National Guard disrupts established local command structures, causing communication delays and inefficiency.
- Such deployments risk unintended consequences due to untrained federal troops acting domestically.
Majority Protesters Are Peaceful
- Most demonstrators in L.A.'s protests follow the law, with only small groups causing violence or looting.
- The curfew targets a one-mile downtown area and is meant to stabilize, not criminalize the entire city.