The hearing involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and California Democrats addresses serious concerns surrounding immigration raids and the deployment of Marines in Los Angeles. Despite protests prompting unrest and a curfew imposed by Mayor Karen Bass, Hegseth maintains the legality of the military's presence, though he failed to identify the legal basis for such actions. Representatives aim to de-escalate the unrest exacerbated by federal immigration sweeps, showing a significant rift between state officials and the federal administration's tactics in addressing immigration.
"We need to de-escalate the situation," said Rep. Derek Tran (D-Orange), emphasizing the ineffectiveness of deploying troops trained for combat in domestic conflicts.
"Hegseth insisted the deployment of Marines in Los Angeles was lawful but couldn't name the law under which it is allowed," highlighting potential legal concerns regarding military involvement.
Protests in downtown Los Angeles, largely peaceful, were nonetheless marked by violence and lawlessness, prompting a curfew from Mayor Karen Bass.
California Democrats plan to question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the controversial immigration raids and troop deployment as tensions escalate in the region.
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