Tension Escalates in Los Angeles as Military Presence Grows
In a dramatic turn of events in 2025, Los Angeles is witnessing an unprecedented deployment of military personnel to its streets, signaling a new phase in the ongoing national crisis. National Guard troops and units of the United States Marines have been mobilized in response to widespread protests against President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies.
The deployment, which comes amid significant unrest and demonstrations throughout California, has drawn legal challenges from the state’s governor, who has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, exacerbating tensions. As protests spread to various cities across the state and beyond, the question looms: Will this escalating situation lead to further unrest?
Host:
Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
- Peter Eliasberg, Chief Counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California
- Claire Finkelstein, Law Professor at the University of Pennsylvania
- Mark Pfeifle, Republican Strategist and Founder of Off the Record Strategies
This gathering of experts will delve into the implications of the military presence and the unfolding crisis, exploring the potential outcomes as the situation develops.