In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass criticized the federal deployment of National Guard troops, stating that most were underutilized and spent their time “playing video games”. Approximately 4,000 guardsmen were deployed by President Trump in response to protests against immigration enforcement, though Bass claimed only a small fraction were actually utilized. The Mayor has called the deployment a political stunt and a misuse of taxpayer dollars, with half of the troops recently released but many still present. Legal challenges to the deployment’s legality, due to exceeding presidential authority, are still ongoing.
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The U.S. Department of Justice sued the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and City Council members, claiming the city’s sanctuary city law is illegal and hindering federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed by the Trump administration, argues that L.A.’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities has resulted in “lawlessness,” with the federal government even deploying the National Guard. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi asserts the city’s policies are the cause of recent violence, while Mayor Bass counters that federal agents are the ones creating chaos. The city’s ordinance, which restricts city employees from aiding in immigration enforcement, is seen by the federal government as intentionally discriminating against federal authorities, leading to the legal challenge.
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Mel Gibson’s recent call for Angelenos to overthrow Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass has sparked a firestorm of criticism. His statement, advocating for replacing current leaders with “competent leaders” focused on protecting a specific “way of life,” is seen by many as a dangerous incitement.
This isn’t the first time Gibson has courted controversy. His past behavior, including well-documented instances of racism and violence, casts a long shadow over his current pronouncements. Many find it impossible to take his words seriously given his history and his perceived privileged position, far removed from the struggles faced by many Angelenos.
The suggestion of an “overthrow” is particularly alarming in the current political climate.… Continue reading
Trump’s border czar, a figure whose very appointment has sparked controversy, has issued a thinly veiled threat to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This action, if carried out, would represent a dramatic escalation in the already tense political climate.
The rationale behind this threat remains unclear, and its potential legality even more so. While the border czar may cite laws regarding harboring undocumented immigrants or obstructing law enforcement, the specifics remain vague and open to interpretation. The lack of clarity surrounding the alleged offenses only fuels the perception of this as a power grab, a brazen attempt to intimidate elected officials who hold differing political views.… Continue reading
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