The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement
- Written by Justin Randolph, Assistant Professor of U.S. History, Texas A&M University
The National Guard and protesters stand off outside of a downtown jail in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops on June 10, 2025, to quell protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids – without the normal request from the state. He has also sent to Los Angeles hund...









