700 Marines Sent to LA Amid Escalating Protests

Approximately 700 U.S. Marines from Twentynine Palms have been deployed to Los Angeles to support 300 National Guard troops amid ongoing violent anti-ICE protests sparked by federal immigration raids. The Trump administration ordered the deployment and has activated over 2,000 National Guard members for potential deployment. Protesters have clashed with police, set vehicles on fire, and vandalized businesses, resulting in dozens of arrests and injuries to officers. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the intervention as unconstitutional and has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The Marines are limited to support roles and cannot perform law enforcement duties unless the Insurrection Act is invoked. Officials state the military presence is meant to stabilize the city as unrest continues.