Global News Podcast Los Angeles: Clashes erupt for a third day as the US National Guard arrives
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Jun 9, 2025 Tensions escalate in Los Angeles with the National Guard's deployment as protests against migrant raids intensify. Chaotic clashes between protesters and law enforcement capture the community's struggle. Meanwhile, violence in Gaza highlights humanitarian crises, and geopolitical tensions involving Ukraine unfold. On a lighter note, young tennis stars are making waves at the French Open, and a unique postman in the Galapagos reminds us of the enduring power of handwritten letters in a digital world.
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Trump's National Guard Deployment Insight
- President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles aims to enforce federal immigration laws bypassing California's governor.
- This move signals a firm stance on maintaining rule of law amidst protests, viewed as leadership by supporters.
LA Protest Escalation Anecdote
- Reagan Morris reported tear gas and rubber bullets were used as National Guard and Department of Homeland Security police clashed with protesters.
- The initially festive protest escalated to violent confrontations with law enforcement pushing crowds back.
Protester Voices Community Fatigue
- Kuali, a Mexican-American protester, expressed community fatigue with decades of Border Patrol and ICE enforcement.
- She emphasized the protests stem from witnessing families torn apart without due process.