The deployment of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles follows legal disputes regarding President Trump's authority to send military forces to manage civilian protests. Major General Scott Sherman confirmed 200 Marines' arrival to secure a federal building, with a total of 700 authorized. While the National Guard previously responded to protests against Trump’s immigration policies, tensions between protesters and the LAPD escalated, leading to violence. Trump defended his actions citing rebellion threats under Title 10 of the US Code, framing the protests as destabilizing and linked to perceived threats from migrants.
The Marines' arrival comes as a state challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard continues in court.
Major General Scott Sherman of the US Army confirmed that 200 Marines were arriving in southern California to protect a federal building.
Sherman said during a briefing that the soldiers will not participate in law enforcement activities.
The president cited Title 10 of the US Code, which allows a president to call up the National Guard if there is a rebellion or danger of rebellion.
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