Deep-cut case law and 19th century constitutional interpretation underpin the Trump administration argument for deploying troops to Los Angeles.

They are trying to strike a careful balance on issues where Republicans have held a political advantage in recent years.

Trump followed that up with a campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, where uniformed soldiers cheered as he slammed former President Joe Biden, Newsom and other Democrats — raising concerns the president was using the military as a political prop.

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided worksites in Los Angeles on June 6, randomly arresting and detaining undocumented and legal immigrants, these new and invasive tactics of immigration enforcement provoked protests.

Thousands of anti-Trump protests are taking place across the United States today, deemed "No Kings" day in response to the administration’s policies.

California is challenging President Trump's decision to deploy federal troops to assist immigration agents in Los Angeles.

U.S. Marines will deploy to Los Angeles streets within 48 hours with authority to detain civilians, escalating federal-state tensions as California sues to block military involvement in immigration enforcement.