US Braces for Protests on Trump's Birthday and Army Anniversary

Nationwide Protests Expected

• 🗓️ Protests are anticipated nationwide on Saturday, June 14th, coinciding with Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
• ⚠️ This convergence is seen as "ripe for protest" and law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring the situation.
• ⚡ The protests are expected to mix with ongoing demonstrations against immigration raids conducted by ICE.

Unrest in Los Angeles and White House Response

• 🚨 Riot police have enforced a nighttime curfew in Los Angeles to combat riots, following claims by Donald Trump that he will "liberate" the city.
• 🗣️ White House spokeswoman Caroline Levit issued a warning against further violence, stating that any lawlessness would strengthen the administration's resolve to deport "violent criminal illegal aliens."
• ⚖️ The administration's stance emphasizes maintaining order and expelling illegal immigrants.

Spread of Protests and Official Reactions

• 📍 Protests have spread beyond Los Angeles to cities including Seattle, Austin, Chicago, and Washington D.C., primarily against increased immigration raids.
• 💬 There has been a war of words between California Governor Gavin Newsom, LA Mayor Karen Bass, and Donald Trump regarding the handling of the unrest.

Deployment of National Guard and Authority

• 🛡️ In Los Angeles, 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines were deployed, a move that California Governor Gavin Newsom felt was unauthorized.
• 🏛️ While Trump has the authority to federalize the National Guard, the deployment without state consent is rare, with the last instance in 1965.
• 📈 Other states, like Texas, have preemptively called up their own National Guard to manage potential protests.
• 📊 In 2020, 23 states mobilized a total of 17,000 National Guard troops during protests against racial injustice, setting a precedent for such deployments during civil disturbances.