It is day 143. I know it feels like 4,043, but no, 143 of the second Trump administration. And right now, there is a curfew in effect for a second night in the city of Los Angeles. This is the sixth day of protests sparked by the Trump administration's immigration raids in the nation's second largest city.Tonight, we have seen more demonstrations both in Los Angeles and across the country with local officials warning ICE raids are spreading fear throughout their communities. I want to bring in NBC's Morgan ...

This Saturday, it's Flag Day. Happy Flag Day. It's also President Trump's birthday. It's also the day of his big North Korean dictator style military parade in Washington. More tanks and guns unloading this afternoon outside Washington DC. Look at that. Uh, Saturday is also also the day organizers are planning the next very large nationwide day of protest against Trump and what Trump is doing to the country. Even as Trump panics and inexplicably calls in the military over protests in Los Angeles, uh this Sa ...

Political Commentary & Social Issues - The report highlights widespread mobilization against perceived overreach by Donald Trump's administration, including actions against peaceful demonstrators and communities [1][2] - The report emphasizes the constitutional right to protest and frames such actions as a positive response to perceived authoritarian threats [3] - The report criticizes the double standard in pardoning January 6th rioters while condemning current protests, accusing the administration of misrepresenting peaceful demonstrations [5][6][8] - The report suggests that Donald Trump's actions, including federalizing the National Guard, aim to suppress dissent and reflect a disregard for law and order [9] - The report contrasts the administration's portrayal of protests with the reality of largely peaceful demonstrations, accusing media outlets like Fox News of exaggerating violence [11][12][13] - The report draws parallels between current protests and historical movements like the Civil Rights Movement and anti-Vietnam War protests, emphasizing the importance of nonviolent direct action [16][17][18] - The report cites a Quinnipiac poll indicating Donald Trump is "underwater" by 11 points on immigration and down 16 points on deportations, suggesting public opposition is gaining traction [23] Historical Context & Legal Analysis - The report references the Boston Tea Party and the Civil Rights Movement as examples of effective protest in American history [16] - The report highlights a judge's ruling against the detention or deportation of a student for protected free speech during campus protests [24] Media & Public Perception - The report accuses the White House of disseminating propaganda and selectively editing footage to misrepresent the scale and nature of protests [12]

Tonight, just hours before a curfew takes effect for a second night in downtown Los Angeles, protesters again taking to the streets. Demonstrations opposing ICE immigration enforcement operations now in their sixth straight day. Organizers mobilizing across social media.How long do you think this is going to go on. Well, the National Guard said they're going to be here for at least 30 days. So, I'd say as long as they're here.Protests overnight in New York, Denver, and Chicago, where a car appears to speed ...

Government & Legal Concerns - Senator Kaine expresses concern over the legality and dangerous precedent of the President's use of the National Guard against the wishes of a state governor [2] - The Senator highlights the historical partnership between presidents and governors regarding the National Guard, emphasizing it's not meant to be a tool against states [2][3] - Planned proposals to limit the president's ability to deploy the military against civilian protesters are underway [5][15] Civil Liberties & Political Implications - The Senator suggests the President is using the military to intimidate protesters and distract from other issues, potentially infringing on First Amendment rights [4][8] - Encouragement for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights to peacefully assemble and petition the government, despite potential intimidation [8][9][10] - Concerns raised about the military being used as political pawns, with historical examples of resistance to such actions within the government [11][12][13] Military & National Security - Active duty military deployment against fellow Americans is seen as detrimental to morale and potentially dangerous, referencing the Kent State incident [17][18] - The Senator emphasizes the importance of focusing the military on external adversaries and maintaining alliances, rather than pitting Americans against each other [18][19] - Senator Ran Paul's comparison of the military parade to North Korea highlights bipartisan concerns about the militarization of domestic issues [16]

We want to bring in NBC's Camila Bernal in Los Angeles. Peter Baker is a New York Times White House correspondent and of course MSNBC political analyst. Retired Army Colonel Jack Jacobs is a Vietnam vet, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, and an MSNBC military analyst.And Barbara McUade is a former US attorney, law professor at the University of Michigan. And what else. An MSNBC legal analyst.Peter, I want to start with you. Ending the protests in LA is what the administration is saying is their stated goal ...

And today, amidst all this, he is explicitly threatening protesters at his birthday parade. Not lutters, not rioters, nor vandals, nor lawb breakakers. No, just protesters.And we're going to be celebrating big on Saturday. We're going to have a lot of And if there's any protester wants to come out, they will be met with very big force. By the way, for those people that want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force.And I haven't even heard about a protest, but you know, this is uh people that ...

as he deploys thousands of members of the National Guard and hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles to help suppress the protest. President Trump is here at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary, but also even actively rally the soldiers here in support of his troops domestically. I want to applaud the courage and the strength of the incredible troops who are right now standing guard.Not only are these service members defending the honored citizens of California, they're also de ...

There are protests that continued throughout downtown Los Angeles. Overnight, this time less violent than what we saw over the weekend. Fewer clashes reported yesterday with law enforcement as groups marched across the city in protest of the Trump administration's immigration raids.Despite that, the White House deployed another 2,000 National Guard troops, bringing the total number to 4,700 Marines also were activated. California Governor Gavin Newsome says the deployment of troops is unnecessary and only s ...

This Saturday, it's Flag Day. Happy Flag Day. It's also President Trump's birthday. It's also the day of his big North Korean dictator style military parade in Washington. More tanks and guns unloading this afternoon outside Washington DC. Look at that. Uh, Saturday is also also the day organizers are planning the next very large nationwide day of protest against Trump and what Trump is doing to the country. Even as Trump panics and inexplicably calls in the military over protests in Los Angeles, uh this Sa ...