When Federal troops occupy U.S. cities: Line crossed in L.A.

Between June 7 and 9, 2025, something unprecedented occurred in American history. President Donald Trump deployed 5,000 troops to occupy Los Angeles—4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines—against the explicit wishes of California’s governor, the city’s mayor, and even the Los Angeles Police Department. The justification? Forty-four arrests during immigration raids. Let that sink in. … Continue reading When Federal troops occupy U.S. cities: Line crossed in L.A.