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National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

General Scott Sherman testified that National Guard troops rehearsed a 20-minute show of force in Los Angeles to support immigration raids and protect federal agents amid protests.

  • At MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, Gen. Scott Sherman testified that National Guard troops rehearsed a show of force, remaining in vehicles during the operation.
  • President Donald Trump federalized Guard troops and deployed the U.S. Marines after multiple days of violent attacks on federal law enforcement officers and property.
  • Sherman said the operation revealed roadblocks and civilian detentions in MacArthur Park, lasting just 300 seconds after rehearsals.
  • California asked Judge Charles Breyer to return troops and prevent their use in civilian law enforcement, Sherman testified.
  • The case centers on the Posse Comitatus Act, with Eric Hamilton, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, contending the defendants' deployment was purely protective and did not violate the law.
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National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

A general has testified that National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against people protesting immigration raids.

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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