Los Angeles deploys Marines to quell immigration raid protests. Following President Trump's order, US Marines will join National Guard troops in Los Angeles to detain individuals interfering with immigration enforcement or confronting federal agents. This deployment, amidst ongoing protests sparked by immigration raids, has ignited a national debate over the use of the military domestically
President Trump's deployment of Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles, against Governor Newsom's objections, ignites national debate. This controversial move, following immigration raids and widespread protests in major cities like New York, Atlanta, and Chicago, raises concerns about the use of the military domestically
Los Angeles protests enter sixth day: Mostly peaceful demonstrations, with isolated incidents of violence confined to downtown, prompt federal intervention. Marines deployed alongside National Guard
Los Angeles protests erupted last Friday following immigration raids, escalating after President Trump deployed the National Guard Saturday and Marines Monday. This controversial military intervention, sparking national debate, comes amid ongoing demonstrations across major U.S. cities
President Trump's swift deployment of Marines to Los Angeles, following days of protests, averted a potential catastrophe, he claimed at a Kennedy Center event. His assertion that the city was on the brink of widespread destruction sparked national debate over the use of federal troops and fueled criticism from state and local leaders
Trump's deployment of federal troops, including Marines, to Los Angeles sparks national controversy. State and local officials denounce the action as an illegal escalation of tensions, while Democrats criticize it as authoritarian. This follows protests against immigration raids and the President's forceful deportation campaign
Trump's controversial immigration enforcement actions, deploying Marines alongside National Guard troops in Los Angeles, escalate tensions and spark nationwide protests. This forceful approach, fulfilling a campaign promise of mass deportations, reflects his signature, norm-breaking political style
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms President Trump's commitment to a large-scale deportation campaign, stating that protests will not hinder his efforts to fulfill this key campaign promise. The deployment of Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles underscores the administration's forceful approach to immigration enforcement
700 Marines Deploy to Los Angeles: Supporting Federal Law Enforcement
A battalion of 700 Marines, trained in de-escalation and crowd control, will join the National Guard in Los Angeles within 48 hours. Authorized under Title 10, their mission is to protect federal officers and property, not to conduct civilian policing. This deployment follows President Trump's order to support immigration enforcement efforts amidst ongoing protests
Military Deployment to Los Angeles: Temporary Detentions Authorized. Title 10 authority allows temporary detention of individuals interfering with federal law enforcement, preventing harm, or stopping assaults during operations in Los Angeles. This follows the deployment of Marines and National Guard to assist with immigration enforcement and manage protests
Marines authorized to detain rioters attacking ICE agents in Los Angeles. Following President Trump's order, Marines will temporarily detain individuals assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during protests, pending law enforcement arrests. This deployment, alongside National Guard troops, aims to maintain order amidst ongoing demonstrations
Marines deploying to Los Angeles will carry live ammunition, but their rifles will not be loaded, according to Major General Scott Sherman. This clarification follows the controversial deployment of Marines and National Guard troops to assist with immigration enforcement and quell protests
California Governor Newsom challenges Trump's deployment of Marines to Los Angeles, filing a lawsuit against the Defense Department. The lawsuit argues the military deployment violates Title 10, lacking justification under conditions such as foreign invasion or rebellion. This action follows the controversial deployment of federal troops to quell protests related to immigration raids, sparking a national debate on the use of the military domestically
California seeks restraining order to halt National Guard and Marine deployment for civilian law enforcement in Los Angeles
Federal court hearing on restraining order scheduled for Thursday in San Francisco
The Trump administration argued in a court filing ahead of the hearing that the president has the discretion to determine whether a “rebellion or danger of a rebellion” requires a military response.
In downtown L.A., shortly before the second night of a curfew over a one square mile (2.5 square km) area, relative calm was broken.
Police said demonstrators at one location threw commercial grade fireworks and rocks at officers. Another group of nearly 1,000 demonstrators were peacefully marching through downtown when police suddenly opened fired with less lethal munitions in front of City Hall.
Marlene Lopez, 39, a Los Angeles native, was demonstrating as flash bangs exploded just a few meters away.
“I am out here because of the fact that our human rights are being violated every day. If we give up, it’s over. We have to stand our ground here in L.A. so that the nation will follow us,” Lopez said.
Other protests have also taken place in Santa Ana, a largely Mexican-American city about 30 miles (50 km) to the south, as well as major cities such as Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston and Washington and San Antonio, Texas.
New York police said an unknown number of people had been taken into custody on Wednesday. On Tuesday New York police said they took 86 people into custody, of which 34 were arrested and charged, while the others received a criminal court summons.
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The protests are set to expand on Saturday, when several activist groups have planned more than 1,800 anti-Trump demonstrations across the country. That day, tanks and other armored vehicles will rumble down the streets of Washington, D.C., in a military parade marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday.
Reporting by Brad Brooks, Omar Younis, Jane Ross and Arafat Barbakh in Los Angeles, Dietrich Knauth in New York, and Idrees Ali and Tim Reid in Washington; Additional reporting by Costas Pitas, Christian Martinez, Ryan Jones, Ted Hesson and Jasper Ward; Writing by Joseph Ax and Daniel Trotta; Editing by Ross Colvin, Rod Nickel, Lisa Shumaker and Michelle Nichols
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