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AntiFascist

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12. Newsom could call up the California State Guard, maybe along with some emergency funding...

Reply to Bohunk68 (Reply #10)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 01:59 PM

Jun 9

a state militia that only he commands. Trump would have no control over it.

They could ensure the safety of protesters, and with the help of Karen Bass, help contain them in designated protest areas. Taking it one step further, Newsom might even use the Guard to monitor ICE raids to ensure that they are not abusing the rights of California residents.

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Trump's border czar threatens arrest for immigration interference, warns Newsom and Bass not to 'cross that line' [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 8 OP

Cross that line Cirsium Jun 8 #1

It's time for every single decent person to cross that line. ananda Jun 9 #13

January 6th Cirsium Jun 9 #14

When they move on up to the Central Valley, Bayard Jun 8 #2

Why do they always have to threaten?.................. Lovie777 Jun 8 #3

This guy is going to do something that will merit a criminal charge after Dear Leader is gone. Vinca Jun 8 #4

Sure hope so. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 8 #5

I was thinking something along that line FirstLight Jun 8 #8

Post removed Post removed Jun 8 #6

While the President is considered commander-in-chief when the National Guard is called into Federal action... AntiFascist Jun 8 #7

While I agree with you, Bohunk68 Jun 8 #10

Newsom could call up the California State Guard, maybe along with some emergency funding... AntiFascist Jun 9 #12

There needs to be a WAZE App for people to locate ICE JCMach1 Jun 8 #9

"immigration interference"... Kid Rock's restaurant closed to help his employees avoid arrest. Norrrm Jun 9 #11