Photos of Marines in combat gear in Los Angeles as protests against immigration raids continue
Context:
Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles to guard a federal building amid ongoing protests against immigration raids, following a week of demonstrations and clashes with police. These Marines, equipped with combat gear and rifles, are replacing National Guard members in certain areas of the city. The protests have sparked a national movement, with demonstrations against President Trump's policies spreading across the country, resulting in numerous arrests. California Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized the deployment as a violation of state sovereignty and is seeking legal action to halt it. President Trump has justified the use of federal troops by citing a legal provision that allows military mobilization in case of rebellion or threats to government authority.
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Marines have been stationed in Los Angeles to protect a federal building, following a series of protests against immigration raids that escalated over the past week. They are replacing National Guard members previously deployed to the city.
The deployment of Marines comes amid a wave of national demonstrations opposing President Trump's immigration policies, which have led to clashes with police forces and resulted in hundreds of arrests.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has labeled the troop deployment as a 'serious breach of state sovereignty' and an overreach of presidential power, prompting him to seek judicial intervention.
The presence of federal troops has been justified by President Trump under a legal clause permitting military action when faced with rebellion or threats against the authority of the U.S. government.
The protests in Los Angeles are part of a broader national movement that has seen communities across the country mobilizing against federal immigration enforcement actions.
The situation has highlighted tensions between state and federal authorities, with legal and political implications as Governor Newsom challenges the federal intervention in court.
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