In response to escalating riots in Los Angeles triggered by protests over deportation raids, the Pentagon has ordered the deployment of 700 Marines. Violence erupted during demonstrations, with protestors clashing with law enforcement, looting, and causing property damage, including to self-driving taxis. In an unprecedented move, President Trump federalized the California National Guard, enabling approximately 1,000 guardsmen to assist in maintaining order. The Marines will join this effort, focusing on securing federal property amid the unrest. This historic measure echoes actions taken during the civil rights movement.
The city has been convulsed by rioting after protests over deportation raids by ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol turned violent on Friday.
President Trump federalized the California National Guard on Saturday, a drastic action not seen since the civil rights movements in 1965.
Seven hundred Marines will be deployed to Los Angeles in the next 24 hours to assist with the unrest following violent protests.
About 1,000 guardsmen had arrived in LA by Monday, deployed principally to guard federal property in the city.
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