LA Protests

President Trump took control of part of California’s National Guard, deploying 2,000 members—who would otherwise report to Governor Newsom—to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Protests began Friday night after ICE arrested 44 people across Los Angeles on alleged immigration violations. ICE’s Acting Director Todd Lyons said that night, ”over 1,000 rioters surrounded and attacked a federal building” and accused the LA Police Department of taking over two hours to respond to ICE officers’ request for assistance. 

The LAPD denied this, saying they responded “as swiftly as conditions safely allowed,” dispersed the crowd, and arrested over 100 people.

Governor Newsom said Trump’s rare move to federalize California’s National Guard is “purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions,” urging protestors to remain peaceful. Yesterday, Defense Secretary Hegseth said active-duty Marines may be deployed “if violence continues.”

CHOOSE HUMILITY
Even in the face of conflict, believers are called to live with wisdom and humility, cultivating peace even when—especially when—it’s difficult.

“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.” 
James 3:17-18 (CSB) (read full passage)