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President Trump is doubling the number of National Guard troops being deployed to immigration protests in Los Angeles, and adding 700 Marines. There has been a fourth night of protests over the deportation sweeps by federal agents.
Trump mobilizes 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines to crack down on anti-ICE unrest - Nearly 5,000 federal and National Guard troops now set to be deployed in response to L.A. protests, as demonstra
The Marines are expected to arrive within 24 hours, a defense official said Monday, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing operations.
President Donald Trump deployed 700 Marines and 2,000 additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles on Monday to protect federal property amid ongoing protests against immigration raids. The Pentagon is reportedly also drafting a memo with rules guiding the Marines' mission,
The Trump administration deployed 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles and mobilized an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops on Monday night, despite local officials saying demonstrations on Monday were mostly peaceful.
Marines were not seen on the streets yet while National Guard troops so far have had limited engagement with protesters.
700 Marines dispatched: President Donald Trump sent 700 Marines to California, where riots and protests against immigration raids are still going on, to protect federal property and personnel.