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Mayor Bass Slams Military Raids, Lawsuit Against Trump Looms

6/13/2025

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Mayor Critiques Military

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fiercely criticized the federal military presence and immigration raids, labeling them a "drastic escalation" that instills fear in immigrant communities. As tensions rise, a federal judge is examining California's lawsuit against President Trump for bypassing Governor Newsom in deploying National Guard troops, spotlighting serious legal concerns.

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Senator Confronts Noem

Senator Alex Padilla faced a shocking ejection from a press conference hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles. His attempt to confront Noem about immigration raids sparked outrage, with local leaders decrying the federal military's role and its detrimental effects on immigrant communities, all amidst the backdrop of Trump's controversial policies.

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Mayor Critiques Military

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fiercely criticized the federal military presence and immigration raids, labeling them a "drastic escalation" that instills fear in immigrant communities. As tensions rise, a federal judge is examining California's lawsuit against President Trump for bypassing Governor Newsom in deploying National Guard troops, spotlighting serious legal concerns.

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