Homeland Security Secretary Noem Vows Continued Immigration Raids Amid Nationwide Protests

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has pledged to continue the Trump administration's immigration crackdown despite widespread protests and unrest in Los Angeles and across the U.S. Thousands of immigration agents are preparing to target tens of thousands of individuals, with National Guard troops and Marines deployed to assist in the operations. California Governor Gavin Newsom challenged President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to assist with immigration enforcement, arguing it was illegal and violated the Tenth Amendment; a federal judge initially issued a temporary restraining order directing Trump to return control of the troops to California. However, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the judge's order pending a hearing. Newsom and other California officials have criticized the military intervention as politically motivated and as escalating tensions, while the White House maintains the president acted within his authority and accuses opponents of endangering lives. The situation remains tense with ongoing protests and legal battles as the administration presses forward with its immigration enforcement plan.