We have an update on the situation in Los Angeles, John:
After Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend in response to ICE protests without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval, he escalated things even further yesterday.
First, Trump continued to threaten Governor Newsom with arrest, providing no legal justification. He’s using his power to threaten political opponents, just like a dictator would. The Governor is completely right:
"The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America. I don't care if you're a Democrat or a Republican, this is a line we cannot cross as a nation -- this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Then, we learned that the Trump administration deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles, an unprecedented move to send active military troops to respond to people exercising their First Amendment rights on American soil.
There’s no question: just like his attacks on the courts, this is yet another executive power grab. Trump and his far-right administration are trying to see just how much they can get away with.
We can’t let their authoritarian behavior continue, John. Will you rush a grassroots donation of $5 to help keep up our fight to hold Trump accountable to the Constitution and defend our democracy?
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