Trump calls for arrest of Gavin Newsom over handling of protests

In recent days, tensions have escalated in California, where protests have erupted in response to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting businesses suspected of connections to criminal cartels. Governor Gavin Newsom publicly challenged Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," to arrest him after he criticized the federal actions and claimed they were reckless. Homan had previously warned that local officials could face arrest for impeding law enforcement activities. Trump supported this tough stance, stating he would back Homan if he decided to pursue charges against Newsom due to perceived obstruction of ICE operations. Following such remarks, Newsom denounced the President's statements as unprecedented and indicative of authoritarianism. This series of events marks a notable clash between state officials advocating for immigrant rights and the federal government's aggressive immigration enforcement efforts. The deployment of National Guard troops by Trump to Los Angeles in the wake of unrest has further inflamed conversations around state sovereignty and local governance, with proponents and critics sharply divided on the implications for civil rights and law enforcement accountability.