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700 Marines Deployed to Los Angeles Area After Protests, Joining 2,000 National Guard Members and 2,100 Existing Troops

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Following days of protests in the Los Angeles area, 700 Marines have completed their training and will join other troops within 48 hours. The deployment is part of the federal protection mission, with the U.S. Northern Command stating that another 2,000 National Guard members will be deployed alongside the 2,100 existing troops.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Marines' training included "de-escalation, crowd-control, and understanding the Standing Rules for the Use of Force," according to U.S. Northern Command.
  • The mission of the Marines and National Guard is to protect federal personnel and property in the area, not to conduct law enforcement functions.
  • The Trump administration has authorized the National Guard to temporarily detain people in certain circumstances, such as stopping an assault or preventing harm to others.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department declined to comment on whether it will coordinate with the Marines and National Guard.
  • The protests have sparked demonstrations across the country, with nearly half of U.S. adults (47%) disapproving of deploying the Marines to LA.

Statistics:

  • 700 Marines have completed their training and are ready to join other troops in the Los Angeles area.
  • Another 2,000 National Guard members will be deployed alongside the 2,100 existing troops.
  • 47% of U.S. adults disapprove of deploying the Marines to LA.
  • 34% of U.S. adults approve of deploying the Marines to LA.

Sources:

  • U.S. Northern Command (https://www.northcom.mil/Newsroom/News/Article/Article/4214356/update-to-dod-federal-protection-mission-june-11-2025/)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/la-protests-marines-newsom)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/national-guard-troops-los-angeles-sleeping-floor-newsom-trump)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/trump-newsom-national-guard-los-angeles)
  • X.com (https://x.com/GovPressOffice/status/1932518357422723431)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/11/national-guard-la-protesters-dhs)
  • The Brennan Center for Justice (https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/posse-comitatus-act-explained)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/protests-ice-la-texas-new-york-atlanta)
  • Axios (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/11/la-protests-area)
  • YouGov (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/los-angeles-protest-national-guard-marine-trump-polling-disapprove-yougov)

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