California Governor Newsom Challenges Border Czar Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests

Violent protests erupted in Los Angeles following immigration raids conducted by ICE agents, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops and place 500 Marines on standby to restore order. Trump described the protesters as "violent people" but did not consider the unrest an insurrection, declining to invoke the Insurrection Act while warning California officials that those obstructing law enforcement would face charges. California Governor Gavin Newsom fiercely criticized the Trump administration, accusing it of "putting fuel on the fire" and manufacturing a crisis, and challenged Border Czar Tom Homan to arrest him for opposing the crackdown. Newsom defended the immigrant community targeted by the raids and called for pushing back against federal actions, while also condemning the violent rioters but insisting many protesters were peaceful. The governor's confrontational stance highlights deep tensions between California and the federal government over immigration enforcement and public safety responses. This escalating conflict reflects broader national debates on immigration policy and state versus federal authority in managing protests and law enforcement.