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These are the acts of a dictator, not a president.

Tom, arrest me. Let’s go.

They yell 'invasion' at the border—but this is the real one: Trump is seizing control of California's National Guard and forcing 2,000 troops into our streets.

The Secretary of Defense is now threatening to deploy active-duty Marines on American soil against its own citizens. This is deranged behavior.

This is an abuse of power and what dictators do. It's unnecessary and not needed.

Using the National Guard this way is a completely inappropriate and misguided mission.

The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers.

The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.

There is currently no unmet need.

This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while pulling resources from where they're actually needed.

The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.

The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.

As Mayor of a proud city of immigrants, who contribute to our city in so many ways, I am deeply angered by what has taken place.

The ICE raids across Los Angeles today are a continuation of a disturbing pattern of extreme and cruel immigration enforcement operations across the country.

Today I rise to honor Beverly McNeff, the co-founder of KidSingers, an after-school youth chorus program for kids in Santa Ana. Beverly is known as ``Mrs. Cool''. Why? Because she teaches kids that it is cool to sing together in harmony…

Today, I rise to honor a mother and community leader who calls California's 46th District her home. She serves as district director to Senator Tom Umberg where she advocates for 1 million constituents, making sure that their voices are…

I rise today to honor Alicia Garcia, a mother and community leader who embodies the American Dream. Alicia was born in 1961 in Durango, Mexico, and made the brave decision to immigrate to the United States in search of the American Dream…

Today I rise to honor Coach Denise Osorio, a youth mentor, mother, and community leader who calls the city of Anaheim home. Denise is the head coach of the Anaheim High School boys' and girls' water polo teams. Denise took on the challenge…