Protesters Block LA Freeway, Governor Newsom Objects to Military Deployment

Freeway Blockade in Los Angeles

• freeway protesters have blocked the 101 freeway in downtown Los Angeles for the second time.
• 🚨 Police deployed flashbangs and pepper balls into a crowd outside the federal detention center after objects were allegedly thrown at them.
• 👮‍♂️ Law enforcement made over 100 arrests during demonstrations, primarily for failure to disperse and looting.

Governor Newsom's Objections

• ⚖️ California Governor Gavin Newsom filed an emergency motion, calling for a federal judge to halt the militarization of Los Angeles.
• 🏛️ Newsom accuses President Trump of acting like a "tyrant" by deploying troops against the state's wishes.
• 🗓️ A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to address Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration.

Military Deployment and Cost

• 🇺🇸 Approximately 4,700 military troops and Marines have been activated in the Los Angeles area.
• 💰 This deployment is expected to cost taxpayers around $134 million.
• 🗣️ Pentagon Secretary Pete Hagerty defended the decision, stating the deployment is for 60 days to maintain peace and support law enforcement.

President Trump's Remarks

• 📢 President Trump rallied troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, condemning the situation in California.
• 🚩 He described the protests as a "full-blown assault on peace" and "national sovereignty," carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags.
• 🚫 Trump vowed not to allow the situation to continue, stating, "I will not let that happen."