California Governor Gavin Newsom has pushed back against threats from Trump administration officials regarding possible arrests amid ongoing immigration raids in Los Angeles. Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s “border czar,” warned that federal immigration operations and personnel would persist despite local criticism, asserting that obstruction of these efforts, including by Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, could result in felony charges. Homan’s threats claimed it is illegal to knowingly harbor an undocumented immigrant. In response, Newsom challenged Homan, urging him to proceed with any potential arrest, stating, “He’s a tough guy. Why doesn’t he do that?” and expressing frustration at the threats.
Mayor Bass dismissed Homan’s warnings as unnecessary, highlighting her intent to avoid conflict with the federal government. She asserted that challenging federal authority was not in her plans. Trump reinforced Homan’s stance, indicating that officials hindering law and order would face legal repercussions.
Newsom noted that during a recent call with Trump, the president did not express concerns regarding the management of protests or the federalization of National Guard troops, emphasizing that their discussion did not focus on these issues. Both Newsom and Bass criticized Trump’s decision to send 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, arguing it would exacerbate tensions rather than help manage the situation.
In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Newsom requested that Trump rescind the deployment of federal troops to allow state and local authorities to handle the situation effectively. This administration’s threats to arrest elected officials have a precedent, highlighted by a series of incidents involving high-profile political figures.
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