Interesting article on the LA riots

[mspart]

An analysis of the situation by Jonathan Turley.

https://jonathanturley.org/2025/06/09/always-ready-always-there-democrats-mobilize-against-the-national-guard-deployment/

Below is my column in Fox.com on the deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles. Another round of court challenges are unfolding, but the escalation is likely to continue on both sides. While the Guard’s motto is “Always Ready, Always There!,” California Democrats do not want them between rioters and federal law enforcement.

Here is the column:

Gov. Gavin Newsom was in his element this week. After scenes of burning cars and attacks on ICE personnel, Newsom declared that this was all “an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act.” No, he was not speaking of the attacks on law enforcement or property. He was referring to President Donald Trump’s call to deploy the National Guard to protect federal officers.

Newsom is planning to challenge the deployment as cities like Glendale are cancelling contracts to house detainees and reaffirming that local police will not assist the federal government.

Trump has the authority under Section 12406 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code to deploy the National Guard if the president is “unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States.”

The Administration is saying that that is precisely what is unfolding in California, where mobs attack vehicles and trap federal personnel.

Most critics are challenging the deployment on policy grounds, arguing that it is an unnecessary escalation. However, even critics like Berkeley Law Dean Erwin have admitted that “Unfortunately, President Trump likely has the legal authority to do this.”

There is a fair debate over whether this is needed at this time, but the President is allowed to reach a different conclusion. Trump wants the violence to end now as opposed to escalating as it did in the Rodney King riots or the later riots after the George Floyd killings, causing billions in property damage and many deaths.

Courts will be asked to halt the order because it did not technically go through Newsom to formally call out the National Guard.

Section 12406 grants Trump the authority to call out the Guard and employs a mandatory term for governors, who “shall” issue the President’s order. In the memo, Trump also instructed federal officials “to coordinate with the Governors of the States and the National Guard Bureau.”

Newsom is clearly refusing to issue the orders or coordinate the deployment.

Even if such challenges are successful, Trump can clearly flood the zone with federal authority. Indeed, the obstruction could escalate the matter further, prompting Trump to consider using the Insurrection Act, which would allow troops to participate directly in civilian law enforcement.

In 1958, President Eisenhower used the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Arkansas to enforce the Supreme Court’s orders ending racial segregation in schools.

The Trump Administration has already claimed that these riots “constitute a form of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.” In support of such a claim, the Administration could cite many of the Democratic leaders now denouncing the claim.

After January 6th, liberal politicians and professors insisted that the riot was an “insurrection” and, in claiming that Trump and dozens of Republicans could be removed from ballots under the 14th Amendment.

Liberal professors insisted that Trump’s use of the word “fight”and questioning the results of an election did qualify as an insurrection. They argued that you merely need to show “an assemblage of people” who are “resisting law” and “using force or intimidation” for “a public purpose.” The involvement of inciteful language from politicians only reinforced these claims. Sound familiar?

Democrats are using this order to deflect from their own escalation of the tensions for months. From Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calling ICE officers “Gestapo” to others calling them “fascists” and “Nazis,” Democratic leaders have been ignoring objections that they are fueling the violent and criminal responses. It did not matter. It was viewed as good politics.

While Newsom and figures like Sen. Cory Booker (D., N.J.) have called these “peaceful” protests, rocks, and Molotov cocktails have been thrown at police as vehicles were torched. Police had to use tear gas, “flash bang” grenades, and rubber bullets to quell these “peaceful” protesters.

I think he makes interesting points on this situation.   The idea of sanctuary states and cities makes people feel safe to do the peaceful protests and destroy property.   Like they have a right to do this and when Trump sends in folks to quell this, there is umbrage to this, because they have the right to peacefully protest and destroy stuff.   Imagine if you will, how 1970-1990s America would have reacted to ICE or similar going to get illegals out of the country and being confronted with this.   There would be zero support for the peaceful protesters.   The local LE will not protect ICE et all nor their facilities or else Trump wouldn't have taken the action that he did.   As far as Cali is concerned, the feds can protect themselves, except when they do they cry about it.

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[JimmySpeaks]

It’s almost like dems are running a dual state 

[Offthemat]

Turley’s always so logical and usually right on the law.  Newsom and Bass couldn’t do a better job of wrecking California if they tried.  I watched yesterday as the California Highway Patrol was sheltering under an overpass as concrete, scooters, and more was rained down on the vehicles, with every attempt to hit the officers.  I kept asking why wasn’t anybody moving on the overpass to corral terrorists.  A couple hours later the LA police showed up when there just a few stragglers on the overpass and the CHP were gone.  The LA police wouldn’t even provide assistance to their own Highway Patrol.  Newsom’s threats don’t seem to have much effect.  Homan says the riots show that they need to concentrate more on Cal. and Trump is sending Marines to quell the violence.  The FBI needs to get on the people who are funding and organizing the violence.  The city and state arrests are unlikely to amount to anything. 

[jross]

Throwing rocks at cars off an overpass is a serious crime.  7 years in prison for attempting bodily harm and attempted murder charges possible.  Still a big deal if the car is vacant.  Go in hard and lock em up.

WTF are these people and WTF is it not immediately handled.  

[JimmySpeaks]

The peaceful left 

[Caveira]

3 hours ago, jross said:

Throwing rocks at cars off an overpass is a serious crime.  7 years in prison for attempting bodily harm and attempted murder charges possible.  Still a big deal if the car is vacant.  Go in hard and lock em up.

WTF are these people and WTF is it not immediately handled.  

Splitting hairs.  It’s 8 years  and they found out who the guy is 

 

 

[red viking]

Thank God we're now sending in the active duty marines, since we have this one guy that threw a rock

[Caveira]

4 minutes ago, red viking said:

Thank God we're now sending in the active duty marines, since we have this one guy that threw a rock

You’re a dip shyte.  This riot is beyond out of control.   

[Scouts Honor]

4 hours ago, red viking said:

Thank God we're now sending in the active duty marines, since we have this one guy that threw a rock

you are so good at minimizing everything 

[red viking]

4 hours ago, Caveira said:

You’re a dip shyte.  This riot is beyond out of control.   

It got WAY worse since Trump sent in thousands of soldiers, unwanted by almost everybody in the state. Who could have guessed that would have happened? 

[JimmySpeaks]

Typical libtards.  Burn and destroy 

[Scouts Honor]

39 minutes ago, red viking said:

It got WAY worse since Trump sent in thousands of soldiers, unwanted by almost everybody in the state. Who could have guessed that would have happened? 

sorry charlie... most of the things and action i posted were BEFORE the guard went in.

the guard was sent in BECAUSE the mayor and gov did nothing 

[Lipdrag]

On 6/9/2025 at 7:16 PM, JimmySpeaks said:

It’s almost like dems are running a dual state 

duel state.

fixed it for you.

[JimmySpeaks]

7 minutes ago, Lipdrag said:

duel state.

fixed it for you.

Thanks. 
Now can you go fix the title of the thread about Dual states that was created by a teacher (@Doublehalf) from the University of Chicago that used that same spelling?  I’m pretty sure it’s Dual but ok. 
 

Thanks again

Edited June 12 by JimmySpeaks

[Lipdrag]

4 minutes ago, JimmySpeaks said:

Thanks. 
Now can you go fix the title of the thread about Dual states that was created by a teacher (@Doublehalf) from the University of Chicago that used that same spelling?  I’m pretty sure it’s Dual but ok. 
 

Thanks again

I was making a joke about some of our brethren on the wrestling side of this forum saying "duel meets" when they mean "dual meets".  Dual is proper in both cases.  Poor delivery of my intended humor.

Edited June 12 by Lipdrag

[JimmySpeaks]

1 minute ago, Lipdrag said:

I was making a joke about some of our brethren on the wrestling side of this forum saying "duel meets" when they mean "dual meets".  Dual is proper in both cases.  Poor delivery of my intended humor.

Sorry, im still on my first cup of coffee.  I should have connected the dots 

[JimmySpeaks]

On 6/10/2025 at 10:16 AM, red viking said:

Thank God we're now sending in the active duty marines, since we have this one guy that threw a rock

Marines are there to ensure ICE is allowed to do their jobs. The police have said they’re overwhelmed and welcome the support from the National Guard.  These terrorists need to be stopped 

[red viking]

2 minutes ago, JimmySpeaks said:

Marines are there to ensure ICE is allowed to do their jobs. The police have said they’re overwhelmed and welcome the support from the National Guard.  These terrorists need to be stopped 

Did city ask for help from them? No, so you're lying. 

[JimmySpeaks]

Just now, red viking said:

Did city ask for help from them? No, so you're lying. 

I just watched an interview where they thanked them because they were overwhelmed. 

[WrestlingRasta]

Another interesting ICE article from Florida...

 

Trump Voter Gets Choked Up After ICE Detains a Third of His Staff

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

21 minutes ago, Lipdrag said:

duel state.

fixed it for you.

states

[wrestlingguy]

3 minutes ago, red viking said:

Did city ask for help from them? No, so you're lying. 

I am sure they would be more than happy to let the whole city burn down so they could blame it on Trump. 

[Offthemat]

1 hour ago, WrestlingRasta said:

Another interesting ICE article from Florida...

 

Trump Voter Gets Choked Up After ICE Detains a Third of His Staff

Yes, there are some Americans who don’t think our economy can survive without the slave labor of illegals.  China feels the same way about the Uighurs.

[Lipdrag]

13 minutes ago, WrestlingRasta said:

Another interesting ICE article from Florida...

 

Trump Voter Gets Choked Up After ICE Detains a Third of His Staff

How do Nicaraguans get to the USA on "pending asylum applications"?  What political opponent was putting 6 roofers in jail in Nicaragua for their opinions?  If these 6 roofers did not go the to the US Embassy in Managua to ask for asylum then their asylum applications should be to which ever country they walked to first -  Costa Rica or Honduras. 

I can see how the owner got duped by the improperly applied "pending asylum applications" of the Biden invasion scheme.  He is an indirect victim of the Biden manmade disaster.

[Offthemat]