Marines Deployed to LA Amid Immigration Protests

President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of about 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to support National Guard troops and local law enforcement in response to violent protests against immigration arrests and ICE raids. The deployment follows days of chaos marked by vandalism, torched vehicles, and clashes with police, but there have been no reported deaths. California Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials have strongly opposed the move, with the state's attorney general filing a lawsuit challenging its legality on state sovereignty grounds. Both Marines and National Guard members are restricted in law enforcement roles unless the Insurrection Act is invoked. Trump has defended the deployment as essential for restoring order, while critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent for using the military against U.S. citizens. The situation has escalated tensions between state and federal authorities, with ongoing political and legal disputes.