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California Governor Gavin Newsom Demands Release of Remaining National Guard Soldiers

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging President Trump to allow the 300 remaining National Guard soldiers to go home, citing the economic and societal impacts of the prolonged militarization. The deployment of nearly 5,000 soldiers to the Los Angeles area was seen as unnecessary and unpopular, with many questioning the mission and direction of the troops. Newsom met with local restaurant owners and faith leaders to discuss the economic impact of Trump's actions, which have led to a 3.1% decrease in people reporting to work in the private sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nearly all National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles are demobilizing, with only 300 remaining.
  • The economic impact of the prolonged militarization is severe, with a 3.1% decrease in people reporting to work in the private sector.
  • Governor Newsom met with local restaurant owners and faith leaders to discuss the economic impact of Trump's actions.
  • The deployment of National Guard soldiers is seen as unnecessary and unpopular, with many questioning the mission and direction of the troops.
  • Undocumented immigrants contributed $8.5 billion in state and local taxes in 2022, a number that would rise to $10.3 billion if they could apply to work lawfully.
  • The California National Guard's efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations and seize illegal narcotics have been disrupted by the deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
  • The militarization of Los Angeles has led to a chilling effect on the state's society and economy.
  • A bipartisan group of 25 former governors filed a brief in support of Newsom v. Trump, urging the court to enforce state sovereignty and block the unprecedented federalization of the National Guard.
  • Retired four-star admirals and generals, and former secretaries of the Army and Navy filed an amicus brief outlining the grave risks of Trump's illegal takeover of the CalGuard.
  • Several veterans and veteran rights' groups have come together to decry Trump's militarization of California.

Statistics:

  • 4,700 National Guard soldiers have demobilized or begun demobilizing.
  • 300 National Guard soldiers remain at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos without a clear mission, direction, or a timeline for returning to their communities.
  • 2,000 federalized National Guard members and 700 Marines were called off their mission in Los Angeles.
  • The number of people reporting to work in the private sector in California decreased by 3.1%.
  • Undocumented immigrants contributed $8.5 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.
  • The state's economy is likely to contract later this year due to fallout from global tariffs and immigration raids in Los Angeles and other cities.
  • Mass arrests, detentions and deportations in California could slash $275 billion from the state's economy and eliminate $23 billion in annual tax revenue.

Sources:

  • Governor Gavin Newsom's Office: Nearly all National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles are demobilizing, Governor Newsom demands those remaining be released
  • UCLA Anderson Forecast: Economic Impact of Immigration Raids in California

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