People in LA are not happy with what they consider strong arm tactics by ICE in rounding up illegal immigrants. ICE claims they're criminals and they're simply making the streets safer but the protestors say that's bullshit and it's just plain hardworking people being arrested. They're also claiming that those taken into custody are not being allowed to talk to family or legal counsel.
Every operation has two considerations. The first is whether or not the objective is positive or negative and the second is whether the procedure being used are right or wrong.
I think both sides in LA need to consider the second part.
Trump has nationalized and deployed National Guard troops and has a contingent of Marines prepared to go in as well. Deploying the National Guard to quell unrest or rioting is not unusual. However deploying the Marines is another issue altogether. What is unusual is the Guard being deployed by the president rather than the governor. However, 10 USC 12406 allows the president to nationalize and deploy the National Guard under three specific circumstances.
(1) the United States, or any of the Commonwealths or possessions, is invaded or is in danger of invasion by a foreign nation;
(2) there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States; or
(3) the President is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States;
Trump is claiming authorization under the second prong "there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States." Should be interesting to see what the courts have to say about this.
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