Trump’s controversial travel ban takes effect amid protests and political unrest

What you need to know:

  • The enforcement of the ban coincided with rising unrest in Los Angeles, where protests erupted over recent immigration raids conducted by federal agents. Over the weekend, President Trump authorised the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops across Los Angeles County—bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom, who decried the move as an unconstitutional overreach.