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700 Active-Duty US Marines From Camp Pendleton Will Be Deployed to LA, Source Says
- Approximately 700 Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton are being dispatched to Los Angeles to assist local law enforcement amid ongoing demonstrations.
- The deployment follows a series of immigration raids that sparked protests and legal disputes over the president overriding Governor Newsom's authority.
- State officials oppose the deployment, calling it unnecessary and inflammatory, while local officers report operational challenges due to the added military presence.
- On June 9, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles in response to escalating risks against federal officers and government facilities.
- The troop presence marks a significant escalation that critics warn may further escalate tensions and erode public trust in government responses.
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Denver Gazette700 active-duty US Marines from Camp Pendleton will be deployed to LA, source says
By Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — A senior Trump administration official told the Los Angeles Times that a deployment of Marines is on its way to Los Angeles. “In light of increased threats against federal officers and federal buildings, 500 active-duty U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton will be deployed to Los Angeles to help protect federal agents and buildings,” the source said. The source later updated the figure to 700. Hundre…
Hegseth Sends Marines to Augment National Guard to Quell LA Riots
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday evening that he is sending 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles “to restore order.” “We have an obligation to defend federal law enforcement officers—even if Gavin Newsom will not,” Hegseth said, criticizing the California governor following the irruption of anti-immigration enforcement riots in LA on Friday. Due to increased threats to federal law enforcement officers and federal buildings, …
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