**Title: California National Guard Deployed Amid Los Angeles Protests – What’s Happening?**

** California National Guard deployed in Los Angeles amid ICE protest tensions. Will Trump invoke the Insurrection Act? Latest updates on LA riots, Karen Bass’ response, and Newsom’s stance.  

**Los Angeles Erupts in Protests – National Guard Mobilized**  

Los Angeles is facing renewed unrest as protests against **ICE immigration raids** escalate, prompting Governor **Gavin Newsom** to deploy the **California National Guard**. Meanwhile, former President **Donald Trump** has suggested federal intervention via the **Insurrection Act**, raising tensions further.  

 **Why Are Protests Happening?**  

- **ICE Raids & Immigration Policies:** Demonstrators are rallying against aggressive **ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)** operations in LA.  

- **Political Divide:** Trump supporters push for stricter enforcement, while activists demand sanctuary city protections.  

- **Historical Context:** Memories of the **1992 LA Riots** and **2020 George Floyd protests** fuel concerns over police and military presence.  

**Key Players & Responses**  

✅ **Governor Newsom:** Opposes federal overreach, insists California controls its National Guard.  

✅ **Mayor Karen Bass:** Calls for de-escalation, citing risks of another **"LA Riot 2025."**  

✅ **Trump’s Influence:** Urges GOP leaders to deploy **Marines from Camp Pendleton** if protests worsen.  

 **Will the National Guard Intervene?**  

The **California National Guard** has been stationed in LA, but its role remains controversial:  

🔹 **State vs. Federal Control:** Can the president override Newsom’s authority? ([Read more on federal power here](#))  

🔹 **Public Safety vs. Civil Rights:** Protesters fear militarization, while some residents demand order.  

  

📌 **Trending Keywords:** *LA riots today, Trump National Guard, ICE protests Los Angeles, Karen Bass news, Camp Pendleton Marines*  

📌 **Shareable Quote:** *"When democracy is tested, leadership must balance justice with peace."* – Political Analyst [John Doe]

📌 **Backlink Opportunities:**  

- [LA Times – Latest on Protests] (DoFollow)  

- [National Guard Official Site] (Authority Link)  

 **What’s Next for LA?**  

With **2025 looming**, Los Angeles stands at a crossroads:  

1️⃣ **Will protests spiral into full-scale riots?**  

2️⃣ **Can Newsom and Bass prevent federal takeover?**  

3️⃣ **How will Trump’s rhetoric impact the crisis?**  

**Stay updated with credible sources** as this story develops.  

**External Links for Context:**  

- [California National Guard Updates] 

- [History of LA Riots – Britannica]

- [Insurrection Act Explained – CNN

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