Why is the National Guard in Los Angeles?
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The National Guard is in Los Angeles following protests against immigration raids. The deployment, ordered by President Trump, is under legal scrutiny for potentially violating federal law by using the Guard for law enforcement, which is generally prohibited. The state argues the presence of nearly 500 troops has created fear and may violate the Posse Comitatus Act.
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Day 2 update on trial over Trump's National Guard deployment in L.A.
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- A federal judge is examining if President Trump violated federal law by deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles after immigration protests.
- Major General Scott Sherman testified about the deployment, clarifying his knowledge of the legal justification and the events at MacArthur Park. 31s
- Sherman discussed a 'mysterious constitutional exception' to the Posse Comitatus Act, but could not specify its legal basis. 1m 59s
- California argues the deployment violates the Posse Comitatus Act and seeks injunctive relief to remove the troops and prevent similar actions elsewhere. 2m 36s
- The federal government contends the deployment was legal and aimed at protecting federal law enforcement. 3m 40s
