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California Representative Nanette Barragan is challenging President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles during ongoing immigration protests. She argues that the Los Angeles Police Department can handle the situation and that Trump is using the deployment as a distraction from his "failed policies". The protests erupted following ICE raids that arrested dozens of undocumented immigrants, with Trump claiming the city needs to be "liberated". Barragan maintains that the troops are unnecessary and could potentially escalate tensions in the community.

Key Points: Barragan Blasts Trump's National Guard Deployment in LA

  • California Rep criticizes Trump's National Guard deployment
  • ICE raids spark protests in Los Angeles
  • Barragan calls for peaceful resolution
  • Trump claims city needs "liberation"
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Send National Guard home, says California representative as protests intensify in Los Angeles

California Rep. Nanette Barragan challenges Trump's National Guard troops amid Los Angeles immigration protests and ICE raids

"This is the president's way to create some theater - Rep. Nanette Barragan"

Los Angeles, June 9

US representative for California Nanette Barragan criticised President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, saying the President wanted to 'create civil unrest' as protests intensified over immigration operations.

Nanette Diaz Barragan is an American attorney and politician serving as the US representative for California's 44th congressional district since 2017.

Barragan believes the Los Angeles Police Department is capable of handling the situation and urged protesters to remain peaceful.

She said there is no need for National Guard troops, and the Los Angeles Police Department "has it under control," said Barragan.

"This is the president's way to create some theater," the congresswoman said. "It's very dangerous, it creates mistrust, and it's a misuse of the National Guard."

Barragan added that sending in troops is Trump's way to distract the country from his "failed policies."

"We just need to end these mass deportations, these raids that are happening in Los Angeles," she said. "Send the National Guard home."

https://x.com/RepBarragan/status/1931824537336983781

"What's happening in LA isn't just about ICE raids; it's a coordinated push for mass deportations. Donald Trump is targeting our neighbours, our coworkers, people who've been here for decades. It's cruel, and it's a distraction from the President's failed policies," she wrote on X.

The protests erupted after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids across the city, arresting dozens of undocumented immigrants. Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order during the demonstrations.

Earlier, Trump issued another statement on his 'Truth Social' saying "order will be restored", and "Los Angeles will be set free".

Trump directed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi to "take all action necessary" to "liberate Los Angeles from the migrant invasion" and end the "Migrant riots"

"A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals. Now, violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations, but these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve," Trump wrote on his 'Truth Social' account.

"I am directing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, in coordination with all other relevant Departments and Agencies, to take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion, and put an end to these Migrant riots. Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter!," he added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
America's immigration debate reminds me of our own challenges with borders. But using military force against civilians is never the answer. The representative is right - local police should handle this. Hope both sides show restraint 🙏
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Priya M.
Interesting to see US facing similar law & order issues we deal with. But comparing migrants to "invaders" is too extreme! Many Indian-Americans live in LA - hope they stay safe during these tensions. The National Guard presence might escalate things further.
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Arjun S.
Trump's language sounds like our politicians during election season! But seriously, mass deportations after decades of settlement is harsh. India faced similar situations with Bangladeshi migrants - it's complex with no easy solutions. Better to reform immigration laws properly.
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Sneha R.
As someone whose cousin works in LA, this is very worrying! The representative makes valid points - using military for civilian matters sets bad precedent. Hope peaceful resolution comes soon. America should remember its own "nation of immigrants" history.
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Vikram J.
While I support border control, calling it an "invasion" is irresponsible leadership. India deals with much larger migrant numbers without such rhetoric. Both sides need to tone down - protests should be peaceful, but government should also avoid excessive force.

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