Cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as Marines arrive in Los Angeles
There are expected to be over 2,000 “No Kings” protests in all 50 states during President Donald Trump’s military parade
Cities have been preparing for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as opponents of the Trump administration get ready to protest against the president and his agenda.
There are expected to be over 2,000 protests in all 50 states Saturday, and local police say they will protect those who assemble peacefully.
In Los Angeles on Friday, the first 200 U.S. Marines out of a battalion of 700 arrived, joining National Guard troops already deployed to the city by the Trump administration. At 12 p.m. local time, they went on duty patrolling outside the Wilshire Federal Building in the city’s Civic Center.
Thursday night, an appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can retain temporary control of the Guard, dealing a blow to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the ruling after U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that Trump’s action was “illegal” and violated the Tenth Amendment, saying the president must return control of 4,000 troops to Newsom.
A more comprehensive appeals hearing on the matter is set for Tuesday.
A curfew for downtown Los Angeles remains in effect indefinitely as officials work to curb vandalism and looting of businesses after dark.
Protests against the ongoing workplace raids across the nation are expected to continue through the weekend as part of the “No Kings” movement, coinciding with the president’s birthday parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told the Trump administration to stop federal agents from conducting immigration operations in the city.
“Enough is enough. Stop the raids,” she said.
Mass protests erupted in Los Angeles last Friday over President Donald Trump’s ICE raids, and demonstrations have spread across the country.
In response to the Los Angeles protests, Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and 700 Marines, sparking criticism from California officials, including Bass.
California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration to stop the deployment of military troops. A federal judge ordered Trump Thursday night to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, but an appeals court quickly paused the ruling.
Veterans protest against Trump’s military parade
Veterans and military families protested against President Donald Trump’s upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C. Friday.
Trump is holding a parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army on Saturday, which falls on his 79th birthday. People opposed to Trump and his agenda are holding “No Kings” protests in all 50 states on that day.
Those who have served in the military and their loved ones showed their opposition to the parade outside the Supreme Court Friday. Here’s a look at some of the photos.
A Florida sheriff issued a stark message to protesters planning to demonstrate this weekend against increasing ICE arrests nationwide.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned in a press conference Thursday that if any protesters “throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun,” they will be killed.
“If you block an intersection or a roadway in Brevard County, you are going to jail. If you flee arrest, you’re going to go to jail tired because we are going to run you down and put you in jail,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.
“If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard County, gathering around it, refusing to let the driver leave in our county, you’re most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street.”
Madeline Sherratt reports.
Florida sheriff warns protesters ahead of nationwide rallies: ‘We will kill you dead’
LA mayor shares immigration resources to 'stay safe and informed'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shared local resources to help with immigration matters on Friday night.
Bass told Angelenos to “stay safe and informed” amid increased ICE raids in the city.
Trump wanted to unleash the troops on George Floyd protests. Now the gloves are off
Alex Woodward writes:
President Donald Trump saw an opportunity to deploy thousands of active-duty troops to American streets in 2020 after the police murder of George Floyd galvanized protests across the country.
However, some officials in his first administration resisted the idea and checked some of Trump’s more violent impulses when it came to resistance against his agenda. Trump ultimately did not invoke the Insurrection Act that year — reportedly at the guidance of officials who are no longer in his circle.
Five years later, the president — surrounded by “law and order” loyalists — federalized the National Guard for the first time in more than 50 years to deploy 4,000 service members across Los Angeles. Another 700 U.S. Marines are standing by, with dozens already guarding federal agents while they make immigration arrests.
The administration appears to be aiming to avoid what Trump sees as a mistake from his first term. The White House and Homeland Security have spent weeks planning how to more broadly deploy the nation’s military into American cities to support the president’s anti-immigration agenda.
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