In this episode of Checks and Balance from The Economist, John Prideaux, along with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon, delve into the escalating tensions in Los Angeles following immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard. They analyze the motivations behind President Trump's actions, the legal challenges posed by California's governor, Gavin Newsom, and the broader implications for federal power and immigration policy. The discussion includes insights from Erin Braun, who witnessed the protests firsthand, and Simon Hankinson, who offers a restrictionist perspective on immigration. The episode further explores the history of the National Guard's deployment and the potential for similar conflicts to arise in other Democratic-led cities, while also touching on the political risks and the upcoming "No Kings" protests.
