The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of a Marine battalion to Los Angeles as a response to ongoing immigration protests, escalating the situation following President Trump's earlier National Guard deployment. This move has faced opposition from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, who has legal challenges against the National Guard troops' presence. Military officials clarified that the Marines would support existing law enforcement rather than engage directly with demonstrators. Trump's administration continues to assess the situation, choosing not to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would allow more substantial military involvement in domestic issues.
The activation of the Marines was meant to provide continuous coverage of the area in support of the lead federal agency.
Trump is not yet invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807, blocking military participation in domestic law enforcement.
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