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Cities have been preparing for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as opponents of the Trump administration get ready to protest against the president and his agenda.
There are expected to be over 2,000 protests in all 50 states Saturday, and local police say they will protect those who assemble peacefully.
Thursday night, an appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can retain temporary control of the Guard, dealing a blow to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the ruling after U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that Trump’s action was “illegal” and violated the Tenth Amendment, saying the president must return control of 4,000 troops to Newsom.
A more comprehensive appeals hearing on the matter is set for Tuesday.
A curfew for downtown Los Angeles remains in effect indefinitely as officials work to curb vandalism and looting of businesses after dark.
Protests against the ongoing workplace raids across the nation are expected to continue through the weekend as part of the “No Kings” movement, coinciding with the president’s birthday parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
What you need to know so far today...
- An appeals court has temporarily blocked California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 National Guard troops mobilized in Los Angeles by the Trump administration.
- The ruling came after a U.S. District Judge stated that President Trump's control of the troops was "illegal" and violated the Tenth Amendment.
- The first 200 out of 700 U.S. Marines have arrived in Los Angeles to protect the Wilshire Federal Building. National Guard troops will now be deployed to protect ICE agents as they carry out operations in the city.
- There was another relatively calm night in Los Angeles with several arrests of people who refused to disperse when Mayor Karen Bass’s third consecutive nighttime curfew began in the downtown area.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces calls to resign after California Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from her press conference in Los Angeles.
- The Trump administration has given personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials, raising concerns about identifying individuals for deportation.
Oliver O'Connell13 June 2025 17:38
Trump wanted to unleash the troops on George Floyd protests. Now the gloves are off
Alex Woodward writes:
President Donald Trump saw an opportunity to deploy thousands of active-duty troops to American streets in 2020 after the police murder of George Floyd galvanized protests across the country.
However, some officials in his first administration resisted the idea and checked some of Trump’s more violent impulses when it came to resistance against his agenda. Trump ultimately did not invoke the Insurrection Act that year — reportedly at the guidance of officials who are no longer in his circle.
Five years later, the president — surrounded by “law and order” loyalists — federalized the National Guard for the first time in more than 50 years to deploy 4,000 service members across Los Angeles. Another 700 U.S. Marines are standing by, with dozens already guarding federal agents while they make immigration arrests.
The administration appears to be aiming to avoid what Trump sees as a mistake from his first term. The White House and Homeland Security have spent weeks planning how to more broadly deploy the nation’s military into American cities to support the president’s anti-immigration agenda.
Read on...
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 04:40
LA mayor shares immigration resources to 'stay safe and informed'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shared local resources to help with immigration matters on Friday night.
Bass told Angelenos to “stay safe and informed” amid increased ICE raids in the city.
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 04:30
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned in a press conference Thursday that if any protesters “throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun,” they will be killed.
“If you block an intersection or a roadway in Brevard County, you are going to jail. If you flee arrest, you’re going to go to jail tired because we are going to run you down and put you in jail,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.
“If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard County, gathering around it, refusing to let the driver leave in our county, you’re most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street.”
Madeline Sherratt reports.
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 04:10
Veterans protest against Trump’s military parade
Veterans and military families protested against President Donald Trump’s upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C. Friday.
Trump is holding a parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army on Saturday, which falls on his 79th birthday. People opposed to Trump and his agenda are holding “No Kings” protests in all 50 states on that day.
Those who have served in the military and their loved ones showed their opposition to the parade outside the Supreme Court Friday. Here’s a look at some of the photos.
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 03:50
LA mayor tells Trump administration to 'stop the raids'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told the Trump administration to stop federal agents from conducting immigration operations in the city.
“Enough is enough. Stop the raids,” she said.
Mass protests erupted in Los Angeles last Friday over President Donald Trump’s ICE raids, and demonstrations have spread across the country.
In response to the Los Angeles protests, Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and 700 Marines, sparking criticism from California officials, including Bass.
California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration to stop the deployment of military troops. A federal judge ordered Trump Thursday night to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, but an appeals court quickly paused the ruling.
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 03:30
Newsom says Americans will 'lose this democracy' if they are 'silent'
California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a clip Friday night from his interview with The Daily podcast earlier this week, in which he tells Americans they will “lose this democracy” if they are “silent.”
In the post’s caption, Newsom wrote, “We protect the right to peaceful protest — but California has zero tolerance for those who exploit it with violence.
We’re pre-deploying resources to keep communities safe and will hold lawbreakers accountable.”
Mass protests erupted in Los Angeles last Friday over President Donald Trump’s ICE raids in the city. While most protesters have been peaceful, some people have been accused of vandalism, looting and violence.
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 03:10
Thunderstorms may dampen Trump's parade — he says it 'doesn't matter'
President Donald Trump said it “doesn’t matter” if there is bad weather during his military parade tomorrow.
In honor of the Army’s 250th birthday, Trump has pushed for a parade officials estimate will cost up to $45 million — which also happens to fall on the president’s 79th birthday.
An AccuWeather forecaster told The Independent, “We do have to be concerned about at least thunderstorms in the area,” during the parade.
”If there is a thunderstorm, obviously not only lightning would be a concern, but also, with all the humidity in the air, it can certainly have some downpours with it,” the forecaster said.
The White House said the parade will go on even if there is rain, but it could be delayed by lightning, The Associated Press reports.
Trump said Thursday night it “doesn’t matter” if there is bad weather, per the AP.
“Doesn’t affect the tanks at all. Doesn’t affect the soldiers. They’re used to it,” he said.
Read more about Trump’s parade and D.C.’s weather forecast for tomorrow...
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 02:50
LA police chief says 'unprecedented' crowd expected for Saturday protests
Jim McDonnell, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, told reporters Friday that an “unprecedented” number of people are expected to protest in the city Saturday.
Angelenos have been protesting against President Donald Trump’s ICE raids since last Friday, but things are expected to pick up tomorrow.
Trump will hold a military parade in Washington D.C. tomorrow to honor the Army’s 250th birthday, which falls on the president’s 79th birthday.
People opposed to Trump and his agenda will hold “No Kings” protests in all 50 states.
“I think a lot of that will depend on social media activity promoting the event,” McDonnell said at a Friday news conference, per The New York Times.
He continued: “That has been very high up to this point. We expect crowds that are maybe unprecedented.”
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 02:30
Far-right groups are sharing scary messages ahead of ‘No Kings’ protests
Accounts associated with extremist groups are also sharing detailed information about protest organizers, including names and where they work, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Protests in more than 2,000 cities are scheduled to take place Saturday.
“Shoot a couple, the rest will go home,” one meme circulating on a Proud Boys Telegram channel said.
Another meme posted in the channel depicted four armed men. “HANG THE TRAITORS, EXPEL THE INVADERS,” it said.
Rhian Lubin reports.
Rachel Dobkin14 June 2025 02:10
