California Guard Deployed in LA Without Governor’s Approval

California Guard Deployed in LA Without Governor’s Approval

Federalized California National Guardsmen were seen outside a Los Angeles detention facility, marking their first deployment without the Governor’s permission since the 1960s.

Members of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, equipped with anti-riot gear and what appear to be loaded M4 rifles, are securing the area.

This rare use of federal authority over state Guard units raises questions about the reasons behind the deployment and the balance of state versus federal power.

Officials have not yet provided details about the operation.