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After a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines have moved into Los Angeles to guard a federal building and personnel in the city. Meanwhile, communities across the country are prepping for what’s anticipated to be a…

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It comes as roughly 200 Marines are being deployed to Los Angeles on Friday to protect federal property and personnel, according to a military commander.

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The Defense Department said that a group of 200 Marines would relieve the California National Guard on June 13 to protect federal personnel and property amid unrest in Los Angeles. In total, 700 Marines had joined the guard amid controversy over President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard. According to the department, the military wasn’t detaining anyone. “Right now, as of today, we have had no soldier or Marine detain any…