Military commander says 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel
- About 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday to protect federal property and personnel amid ongoing protests.
- Their deployment followed a week of protests triggered by federal immigration raids and a federal judge ruling the Guard deployment illegal.
- Gen. Scott Sherman said National Guard soldiers will transition to protecting federal law enforcement and will not engage in law enforcement activities.
- Since Saturday, police have made approximately 470 arrests, primarily for failing to comply with orders to disperse, while nine officers sustained injuries, most of which were minor.
- The deployment of troops has faced political backlash, with California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing it as an overreach of federal authority and accusing Trump of undermining state rights.
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Marines drafted in as protesters and police clash in LA — as it happened
·Cleveland, United States
Read Full ArticleMarines to Protect Federal Assets in LA, Relieve National Guard Troops
The Defense Department said that a group of 200 Marines would relieve the California National Guard on June 13 to protect federal personnel and property amid unrest in Los Angeles. In total, 700 Marines had joined the guard amid controversy over President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard. According to the department, the military wasn’t detaining anyone. “Right now, as of today, we have had no soldier or Marine detain any…
·New York, United States
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