After protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump took the contentious step of mobilizing thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of US Marines in response. However,

Accusing him of “turning the military against American citizens," California Governor Newsom moved to stop President Trump from using the military to quell the anti-ICE riots in L.A.

With immigration enforcement protests planned for June 14 in Missouri, the governor has activated the National Guard as a precaution.

In response to the protests in his state, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has announced that he intends to deploy the National Guard across the state to “ensure peace and order” ahead of further planned demonstrations against the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with retired Major General Randy Manner, former Acting Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, about President Trump federalizing the guard for his deportation campaign.

Operation ORCA is an interagency joint training exercise conducted in Alaska every two years. Participants simulate detecting and responding to emergencies such as chemical, biological, radiological and explosive threats. In total, about 100 personnel will be traveling to Juneau to participate.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order on Thursday activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend. “We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest,

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state – and in response to "civil unrest" across the country.