Los Angeles unrest: Is Trump allowed to deploy National Guard troops?

The US President unexpectedly deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles County in response to protests against coordinated immigration raids, bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for federal assistance. This move marked a significant shift in Trump's strategy, as he sought to avoid potential legal challenges tied to invoking the Insurrection Act or using the National Guard under state authority. The deployment came amid clashes between law enforcement and protesters, who had rioted since Friday after police raids targeting undocumented immigrants.