Texas Deploys National Guard
Digest more
Top News
Overview
Event details
Demonstrations in solidarity with Los Angeles protests against immigration raids have spread throughout the country.
As protests continue in the U.S. over immigration enforcement raids, Abbott says he will deploy the state's National Guard as needed.
2d
BuzzFeed on MSNRepublicans Are Being Called "Hypocrites" Over This 2024 Video Condemning Presidents Using The National GuardAs protests against ICE and President Donald Trump's ramped-up deportation efforts continue in Los Angeles, the National Guard has received orders from Trump to double their presence in the city. Likewise, 700 Marines have also been ordered to head to California despite Governor Gavin Newsom's vocal disapproval.
Noem threatened Biden for considering activating the Guard in Texas over governor's objections, but praises Trump for doing it in California.
The state claimed the president improperly deployed the Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without the governor’s consent or input amid immigration protests.