Over 50 Arrested, 2,000 National Guard Deployed Amid LA ICE Raid Protests

The Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid protests sparked by immigration enforcement has been widely criticized as an inflammatory and unnecessary escalation. Polling from YouGov reveals that a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of deportations and the military presence in the city. Trump and his officials, including DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, have labeled the protests as an "insurrection," drawing sharp rebukes given Trump's previous pardoning of the January 6 Capitol rioters. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the raids and the federal response, warning that such actions sow terror and disrupt community safety. Critics argue that Trump’s approach prioritizes overreach and intimidation rather than real immigration solutions, while the president defends federal intervention as necessary due to perceived local government failures. The situation remains tense with ongoing arrests and public outcry.