The Pentagon is reportedly deploying 700 active-duty US marines to Los Angeles to support law enforcement and protect federal property amid ongoing protests against immigration raids. This follows an earlier deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Trump, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, who plans to sue.
Pentagon to reportedly deploy hundreds of US marines to Los Angeles
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The Pentagon is reportedly deploying 700 active-duty US marines to Los Angeles to support law enforcement and protect federal property amid ongoing protests against immigration raids. This follows an earlier deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Trump, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, who plans to sue.
Trending- 1 ICE agency raids occur, leading to three days of protests in Los Angeles.
- 2 Saturday: Trump orders 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.
- 3 Saturday: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth states marines from Camp Pendleton are on 'high alert.'
- 4 Monday: Trump says he would not hesitate to send more troops amid feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- 5 Monday: Reports emerge that 700 active-duty US marines will be deployed from Twentynine Palms.
- 6 Monday: California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces lawsuit against Trump administration.
- 7 Monday: Trump later states he hasn't made up his mind about sending marines.
- 8 300 National Guard troops already in Los Angeles, remainder by Wednesday.
- 9 Historical context: Insurrection Act invoked by George HW Bush in May 1992 to suppress riots following the acquittal of Los Angeles police officers for beating Rodney King.
- Deployment of federal troops to a US city
- Potential legal challenge from California Attorney General
- Criticism from veterans regarding politicization of armed forces
- Ongoing protests
What: The Pentagon is reportedly deploying 700 active-duty US marines to Los Angeles. This is to support law enforcement and protect federal property amidst protests against government immigration raids and deportations. This follows President Trump's earlier order to send 2,000 National Guard troops.
When: Monday (June 9, 2025), Saturday (for Trump's order), 'later the same day' (for Hegseth's statement).
Where: Los Angeles, California; Twentynine Palms base (southern California), Camp Pendleton (100 miles south of Los Angeles), White House.
Why: To quash protests against government immigration raids and deportations, support law enforcement, and protect federal property in Los Angeles, which has seen three days of protests.
How: Hundreds of active-duty US marines (a battalion of 700) are to be deployed from Twentynine Palms base. Earlier, 2,000 National Guard troops were ordered by Trump, with 300 already in LA and the rest arriving by Wednesday. The deployment is for a 'support role' and 'protecting federal property.'