Trump's Terms Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect Monday
Jun 9, 2025
A new travel ban from the Trump administration is about to shake things up, fully affecting 12 countries and partially impacting seven others. Tensions rise in Los Angeles as protests erupt over immigration policies, leading to the deployment of National Guard troops. The clash between state and federal powers becomes evident as local authorities respond to federal actions, highlighting a complex political landscape. These decisions are not just about immigration; they're shifting the dynamics of governance and civil rights.
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Trump Labels L.A. Protests Riot
- President Trump called the L.A. protests a riot and threatened to send National Guard troops.
- This use of federal power without the governor's consent is rare and signals a tougher federal stance on local unrest.
Federal Troops Deployed Without Consent
- Trump deployed National Guard troops to L.A. without Governor Newsom's approval, a move not seen since the 1960s.
- This marks a significant expansion of federal power over state sovereignty regarding protests.
State Pushback and Presidential Doubling Down
- Governor Newsom called Trump's troop deployment a serious breach of state sovereignty and plans to sue.
- Trump called protesters a violent insurrectionist mob and vowed to "liberate Los Angeles from the migrant invasion."