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Trump Activates National Guard in California Amidst Rising Protests Over Immigration Raids: A Clash of State Authority and Federal Power

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Los Angeles, California — Tensions are escalating in California as President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to the state in response to widespread protests against recent federal immigration raids. The demonstrations, which involved hundreds of participants, were characterized by Trump as a potential challenge to federal authority, even labeling them a “form of rebellion.” California Governor Gavin Newsom swiftly opposed the federal mobilization, formally requesting the Trump Administration to revoke the order, calling it “unlawful” and insisting that the troops be returned to state control. In his justification for the … Read more

South Carolina Activates Price Gouging Law in Response to Wildfire State of Emergency

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Augusta, Ga. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has activated the state’s price gouging statutes following Governor Henry McMaster’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to widespread wildfires. This law enforcement action aims to protect consumers from excessively high prices for essential goods and services during the ongoing crisis. The triggering of the price gouging law is a direct consequence of the state of emergency and is intended to prevent businesses from exploiting the disaster by inflating prices on commodities such as food, water, gas, and hotel accommodations. South Carolinians who suspect … Read more