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UPI
20-06-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Appeals court lets Trump control guardsmen deployed to Los Angeles
Thousands of protesters gather at City Hall to protest the policies of the Trump administration in the nationwide "No Kings Day of Defiance" demonstrations in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Late Thursday, an appeals court ruled President Donald Trump may maintain control of National Guardsmen he deployed to the streets of Los Angeles. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court ruled late Thursday that President Donald Trump may maintain control of thousands of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles, a blow to the state's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, who is fighting to keep the soldiers off his streets. The three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was unanimous, ruling that Trump's order federalizing members of the California National Guard was likely legal. The court though disagreed with the Trump administration's argument that the president's decision to federalize the troops was insulated from judicial review but acknowledged that they must be "highly deferential" to it. "Affording the President that deference, we conclude that it is likely that the President lawfully exercised his statutory authority," the court said in its 38-page ruling, though it added "nothing in our decision addresses the nature of the activities in which the federalized National Guard may engage." The panel included two Trump-appointed judges, Mark Bennett and Eric Miller, and President Joe Biden appointee Jennifer Sung. The ruling stays a lower court's order that had directed the Trump administration to remove the troops deployed to Los Angeles streets. Trump celebrated the ruling as a "BIG WIN" on his Truth Social media platform. "The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin, because all over the United States ,if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them should State and Local Police be unable , for whatever reason to get the job done," Trump said in the post, referring to the California governor by an insulting moniker he invented. Trump -- who campaigned on mass deportations while using incendiary and derogatory rhetoric as well as misinformation about immigrants -- has been leading a crackdown on immigration since returning to the White House. On June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began conducting raids in Los Angeles, prompting mass protests in the city. In response, Trump deployed some 2,000 California National Guardsmen to Los Angeles to quell the demonstrations and to protect ICE agents performing immigration arrests. The number of troops deployed has since increased to 4,000, despite protests having abated. The deployment was met with staunch opposition, criticism of Trump for continuing an extreme right-wing slide into authoritarianism and a lawsuit from Newsom, who was initially awarded a stay ordering the troops to be removed from the Los Angeles streets. However, an appeals court hours later issued a preliminary injunction, which late Thursday was made a stay. Newsom, in a statement, expressed disappointment over the ruling while highlighting the court's rejection of Trump's argument that his decision to deploy the troops is beyond judicial review. "The President is not a king and is not above the law," Newsom said, vowing to continue to fight the deployment in court. "We will press forward with our challenge to President Trump's authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens." The deployment by Trump is the first by a president without a governor's permission since 1965.
UPI
20-06-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Federal immigration agents denied access to Dodger Stadium
Thousands of protesters gather at City Hall to protest the policies of the Trump administration in the nationwide "No Kings Day of Defiance" demonstrations in Los Angeles on Saturday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers barred immigration agents from entering Dodger Stadium property Thursday, as tensions continue amid stepped up federal immigration enforcement efforts in the city. Dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were reportedly gathered near the ballpark in what appeared to be a staging area, local media reported. Team officials said the agents tried to gain access to the property but were turned away. "This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots," the statement on X said. "They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight's game will be played as scheduled." ICE denied on social media that the agents were associated with the agency. "False," the post said. "We were never there." Video posted on social media, however, appeared to show otherwise. The agents were dressed in tactical gear and were gathered in a lot near the stadium. The Department of Homeland Security later clarified that the officers were with Customs and Border Protection and not ICE, and added that they "had nothing to do with the Dodgers." A small group of protesters gathered near the ballpark Thursday following a series of immigration enforcement actions earlier in the day, including one at a Home Depot store on Sunset Boulevard. The Dodgers have faced criticism for not being more outspoken against federal immigration enforcement actions, including the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to help local police with immigration raids and arrests.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
What does the No Kings protest mean? What is No Kings Day, and why are millions protesting in U.S?
As tanks roll down the streets of Washington, D.C., in a grand military parade marking the Army's 250th birthday and coinciding with US president Donald Trump's 79th birthday on Saturday, June 14, millions of Americans have prepared a very different kind of celebration, as per a report. Across almost 2,000 cities and towns, from courthouse steps to small-town parks, protesters have gathered for what organisers have called the 'No Kings Day of Defiance," reported AP. A Movement Born of Frustration The 'No Kings" rally is led by the 50501 Movement , a grassroots coalition spanning all 50 states, the protests aim to push back against what Trump's critics describe as the increasingly authoritarian style of the Trump administration, according to the report. The name '50501' symbolises 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, reported AP. The main motive of the protest is a fear that Trump, now in his second term, is steering the country away from its democratic foundations, as per the report. Organisers say the decision to escalate the Army's anniversary into a massive military show with 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rumbling through the nation's capital, is a symbol of power being misused for personal spectacle, according to AP. As per the report, protests have denounced Trump and his former billionaire adviser Elon Musk, who was also heading the administration's Department of Government Efficiency, a government organisation designed to slash federal spending. 'No Kings" protesters have urged that Trump must be 'dethroned' because they compare his actions to those of a king and not a democratically elected president, reported AP. The group's website pointed out that, 'They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services,' adding, 'They've done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies,' as quoted in the report. Live Events Why June 14? June 14 is a day with a lot of relevance to Americans as it is Flag Day, it's the Army's 250th birthday, and it's even Trump's 79th birthday. The movement's website mentions that, 'The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us,' adding, 'On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings,' quoted AP. "No Kings" Protesters Are Skipping Washington, D.C. Rather than gathering in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will take centre stage, 'No Kings' protesters will take their message across the rest of the country, as per the report. A flagship rally will be held in Philadelphia as the "No Kings" protest aims to draw a clear contrast between its people-powered movement and what organisers described on their website as the 'costly, wasteful, and un-American birthday parade' in Washington, reported AP. FAQs What is the 'No Kings' protest about? It's a nationwide movement against what organisers see as authoritarian behaviour by US president Donald Trump and his administration. Why is it called 'No Kings'? Because many protesters believe Trump acts more like a king than a democratically elected president. The name is a statement for democracy and against authoritarianism.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘No Kings' protest taking place in Boston, nationwide against Trump's policies
'No Kings' protests are taking place across the country against President Donald Trump. Saturday's protests were planned to counter celebrations for Trump's 79th birthday, which falls on Flag Day and the Army's 250th Anniversary. The 'No Kings' protests are a nationwide day of defiance organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of democracy. Trump will be attending a military parade in Washington, D.C. Here's everything you need to know: The 'No Kings' theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, the now former leader of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, a government organization designed to slash federal spending. Protesters have called for Trump to be 'dethroned' as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president. 'They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services,' the group says on its website, referring to the Trump administration and its policies. 'They've done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.' The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a statement by organizers. Organizers intend for the protests to counter the Army's 250th anniversary celebration — which Trump has ratcheted up to include an expensive, lavish military parade. The event will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It also happens to be his 79th birthday and Flag Day. 'The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us,' the 'No Kings' website says. 'On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.' Protests in nearly 2,000 locations are scheduled around the country, from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, organizers said. No protests are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., however, where the military parade will be held. The group says it will 'make action everywhere else the story of America that day.' 'No Kings' plans instead to hold a flagship march and rally in Philadelphia to draw a clear contrast between its people-powered movement and what organizers described on their website as the 'costly, wasteful, and un-American birthday parade' in Washington. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. In Boston, the protest will coincide with the annual Pride Parade, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Demonstrations are also rallying in 90 locations across Massachusetts, including Worcester, Springfield, Hyannis, and Pittsfield. For a list of events in Massachusetts, click the link here. For a list of protests nationwide, click here. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'No Kings' protesters march toward Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach
Demonstrators in West Palm Beach for 'No Kings Day of Defiance," part of a nationwide series of protests against President Donald Trump.
