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Cororan emphasizes that federal authority, including the use of the National Guard, remains constitutionally sound when local authorities obstruct federal law enforcement. The Trump administration's use of the National Guard to uphold immigration laws is legally justified under the premise that local jurisdictions must assist, not obstruct, federal operations. Yet, some city officials, such as Los Angeles's leadership, are instructing police to stand down, arguably endangering public safety and fueling the unrest.