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 ...

Protests and Civil Unrest - Protests continued in downtown Los Angeles, with fewer clashes reported compared to the weekend, focusing on the Trump administration's immigration raids [1] - The deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard troops brought the total to 4,700, alongside activated Marines, which California's Governor deemed unnecessary and potentially illegal [2] - Local officials reported looting and graffiti in downtown LA, with investigations and potential arrests to follow [7] - Protests, while mostly peaceful, experienced escalation attempts by some individuals, leading to police intervention [8][9] - Mayor Karen Bass pleaded with the federal government to halt ICE raids, highlighting the impact on Los Angeles' diverse community [10] Government and Military Response - The Trump administration deployed National Guard troops and Marines, a move defended by the President despite criticism [2][3][4] - The National Guard's primary mission is to support civilian authorities, such as guarding federal buildings [18][19][13] - Concerns were raised about the appropriateness and training of Marines for civil unrest situations, particularly regarding interaction with civilians [19][20][21] - The potential invocation of the Insurrection Act was mentioned as a dangerous escalation point [22] - Coordination between military personnel, federal agencies (ICE, FBI), and local police (LAPD) is crucial to avoid confusion and escalation [26][27][28]

Tonight, breaking news. The Trump administration ordering hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles. The rare move to send the military into an American city as new rallies take to the streets.It comes after a weekend of protest opposing immigration raids that turn violent in some places. Whimo car set ablaze. National Guard deploying crowdcontrol techniques using less lethal bullets.Now, California suing over President Trump federalizing the National Guard as the president floats having Governor Gavin Newsome arr ...

Legal & Constitutional Concerns - The President's deployment of National Guard troops in LA is testing the bounds of the law, potentially exceeding presidential authority established over half a century ago [1] - The President invoked a statute to deploy the National Guard without collaborating with the state governor, a move that could be challenged in court [2] - The US code requires an invasion, rebellion, or inability to enforce laws through regular forces to justify such action, and the President's claim that protests constitute a "rebellion" lacks legal support [3][19][20] - Legal experts note the statute doesn't authorize using federal troops in the way the President intends, and no president has done this without state governor permission since the civil rights movement [5] - California is challenging the President's actions in court, arguing infringement on California's legal rule and federalism [9] Political & Strategic Implications - The President's actions are seen as a test case for deploying troops in other cities in response to protests [14] - The President's actions may be an attempt to divert attention from other challenges, such as unfulfilled promises regarding the economy, wars, and tariffs [27][28] - The administration's legal strategy involves invoking emergency powers and obscure laws to address non-emergency situations, a problematic trend for democracy [24][26] Factual Disputes & Evidence - There is a dispute over whether the administration coordinated with the governor before deploying the National Guard [10][11] - The governor claims there was no coordination and accuses the President of lying, while the President's aids suggest otherwise [10][11]

Protestors in Los Angeles set fire to several driverless Waymo vehicles during the ongoing unrest. Photo: Eric Thayer/AP #wsj #thewallstreetjournal #protests #waymo #losangeles ...