Downtown Los Angeles experiences first overnight curfew following protests against immigration enforcement raids, with 203 arrests made for failing to disperse. President Trump federalizes National Guard troops and sends in Marines, raising questions on their role in maintaining law and order. Legal experts debate on the military's limitations in enforcing law inside the U.S. without invoking the Insurrection Act. Local and state officials express uncertainty on the Marines' role in LA.
Key Points
President Trump federalizes National Guard troops and sends in Marines to maintain law and order in LA
Legal experts debate on the military's limitations in enforcing law inside the U.S. without invoking the Insurrection Act
Local and state officials express uncertainty on the role of Marines in LA
Pros
Presence of National Guard and Marines may deter further incidents of looting and vandalism
Federal law enforcement agencies collaborate with local police to enforce federal laws
Cons
Potential violation of Posse Comitatus law by military in enforcing law without proper authorization