Trump’s Deployment of Troops to LA Protest Divides US Governors

The divergent approaches illustrate the ways the two parties are trying to navigate national politics and the role of executive power in enforcing immigration policies.

California Governor Says ‘Democracy Is Under Assault’ by Trump as Feds Intervene in LA Protests

The governor’s speech argued that Trump was not just a threat to democracy, but was actively working to break down its guardrails that reach back to the nation’s founding.

Trump Deploys California National Guard to LA to Quell Protests Despite the Governor’s Objections

Tensions were high after a series of sweeps by immigration authorities the previous day, including in LA’s fashion district and at a Home Depot.

Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes

U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez said artificial intelligence and deepfakes pose significant risks, but he ruled that the law likely violates the First Amendment.

California Laws Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes by AI Face Legal Challenges

Critics such as free speech advocates and Elon Musk called the new California law unconstitutional and an infringement on the First Amendment.