To begin Governor Newsom warned the federal authorities that deploying the National Guard would enflame the protests in Los Angeles.
Did it?
Yes.
Governor Newsom should have been requesting help if he needed. Basically, the federal authority is way out of line. Governor Newsom is the freely elected authority for California’s state government. The demonstrations and now accompanied by some rioting is the responsibility of the Governor.
The Posse Comitatus Act PROHIBITS the use of the United States military as a battle force in any domestic setting.
The federal government is acting illegally.
Los Angeles communities have a long history of being upset. California governors have always “handled it.” Governor Newsom was aware of the protests and clearly understood what would create worsening circumstances.
The violence is always prosecuted, minimally with a crime called, “mayhem.” Nobody gets away with anything.
