Newsom, Bass Condemn Federalized National Guard in LA

Violent protests erupted in Los Angeles over the weekend in response to President Trump's immigration policies and a rumored ICE raid, prompting the deployment of 2,000 federalized National Guard troops to the city. Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass condemned the move as unlawful and inflammatory, citing it as a breach of state sovereignty and demanding the order's rescission. Protesters torched self-driving cars, used Molotov cocktails, attacked police, and caused significant property damage, leading law enforcement to respond with rubber bullets, tear gas, and to declare downtown LA an 'unlawful assembly.' Over 80 arrests were made, with local leaders arguing that federal intervention worsened tensions. The unrest also spread to San Francisco, where more violent clashes and property destruction were reported. Authorities and community leaders continue to call for calm amid fears of further escalation.