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Trump’s Military Deployments to LA Raise Legal, Political Concerns
- President Donald Trump deployed nearly 5,000 troops, including 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard members, to Los Angeles in June 2025 amid protests against ICE raids.
- The deployments followed protests sparked by immigration enforcement actions that led to over 40 arrests and unrest, despite lacking consent from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Officials stated troops protect federal personnel and property under Title X authority without direct law enforcement powers, while local police argued they could manage protests alone.
- Critics described the federal action as an abuse of power and a political maneuver, noting historical rarity of troop use without local approval and warning of military politicization risks.
- California filed a lawsuit demanding troop withdrawal, and tensions remain high as the situation raises concerns about civil rights and the militarization of domestic protests.
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