Los Angeles Police Department Raises Concerns Over Deployment of 700 Marines

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The Los Angeles Police Department has raised concerns about the deployment of approximately 700 Marines to the city in response to four days of fiery protests sparked by federal immigration raids. The protests have been met with pushback from the state's Democratic leaders, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has called the deployment "un-American." The Los Angeles area has seen an influx of federal personnel and property, prompting concerns from LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell about logistical and operational challenges. The state is working to add more than 800 additional state and local law enforcement officers to the area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles Police Department has expressed concerns about the deployment of 700 Marines to the city in response to protests sparked by federal immigration raids.
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called the deployment "un-American" and stated that the Marines should not be deployed on American soil to face their own countrymen.
  • The state is working to add more than 800 additional state and local law enforcement officers to the Los Angeles area.
  • LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has stated that the department had received "no formal notification" about the Marines' arrival in LA and urged for open and continuous lines of communication.
  • U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) has stated that the Marines are providing support to prevent the destruction or defacement of federal government property, including crowd control and establishment of security perimeters.
  • The Defense Department has mobilized an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops to be called into federal service to support ICE and enable federal law-enforcement officers to safely conduct their duties.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 700 Marines have been deployed to the Los Angeles area to protect federal personnel and property.
  • 2,000 National Guard troops have been ordered by President Trump to LA for 60 days.
  • Over 800 additional state and local law enforcement officers will be added to the Los Angeles area.
  • The state of California has accused President Trump of deploying National Guard troops without adequate support or resources.
  • The protests have been ongoing for four days, with the latest deployment of Marines sparking further concerns and controversy.

Sources:

  • Axios: "U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles as protests against federal immigration raids escalate" (https://www.axios.com/2025/06/08/los-angeles-california-immigration-protests)
  • Axios: "California Newsom blasts Trump's immigration policies, suggests huge migration from Mexico" (https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump)
  • NORTHCOM: "U.S. Northcom Statement on Additional Military Personnel in the Los Angeles Area" (https://www.northcom.mil/Newsroom/Press-Releases/Article/4210889/usnorthcom-statement-on-additional-military-personnel-in-the-los-angeles-area/)
  • Twitter: @GavinNewsom (https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1932214725271765377)