Greetings from California

What’s happening in Los Angeles right now isn’t just about immigration—it’s about power. In this episode, Hillari Lombard unpacks how a series of ICE raids spiraled into mass protests, a violent crackdown, and the unprecedented deployment of the National Guard and U.S. Marines—over the objection of California’s governor.

This isn’t a policy debate. It’s a stress test for our democracy.

This episode breaks down what triggered the protests, how Trump’s immigration tactics have escalated, and what the legal limits actually are when it comes to using military force on U.S. soil.

Links to Donate:

https://www.chirla.org

https://www.immdef.org/

This episode was informed by these sources and references:

• National Guard can stay in LA while Trump appeals ruling, court finds - CalMatters
• What U.S. law says about Trump’s deployment of active duty troops to Los Angeles | PBS News
• ICE’s tactics draw criticism as it triples daily arrest targets - Reuters