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Amid LA protests, what officials say about the rules of force for National Guard, Marines
- On June 9, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered deployment of 2,800 troops, including 700 Marines and 2,100 National Guard soldiers, to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration sweeps.
- Officials explained the deployment aims to protect federal buildings and personnel only, with troops operating under rules restricting engagement and de-escalating tensions without patrolling streets or detaining protesters.
- Army Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman leads Task Force 51, with all personnel carrying weapons unloaded in the chamber but with ammunition on hand for rare self-defense situations.
- Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell emphasized that the deployment of federal forces poses operational challenges that require clear and ongoing communication, highlighting that protecting both civilians and law enforcement personnel remains their highest concern.
- The deployment reflects a federal response under Title 10 but excludes invocation of the Insurrection Act, underscoring a focus on protecting facilities and limiting military engagement in law enforcement activities.
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Amid LA protests, what officials say about the rules of force for National Guard, Marines
LOS ANGELES — The Marines and the National Guard personnel deployed amid the protests in to Los Angeles will operate under the same rules of force and will not be engaging crowds unless necessary, according to two U.S. officials.
Amid LA protests, what officials say about the rules of force for National Guard, Marines - The Pulse of NH
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- The Marines and the National Guard personnel deployed amid the protests in to Los Angeles will operate under the same rules of force and will not be engaging crowds unless necessary, according to two U.S. officials.That means they are tasked with protecting federal buildings and federal personnel only -- they will not patrol U.S. streets or try to detain protesters to assist police, the offi…
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