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California National Guard Shields ICE Officers During MacArthur Park Immigration Operation

It showcases the Trump administration’s push to use military assets for immigration enforcement despite lawsuits from California officials.

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U.S. Marines protect the U.S. Customs and Border Protector cars while they leave the Edward R. Roybal Federal and Detention Center building during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and the presence of the U.S. military in civilian spaces on July 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Approximately 90 National Guard soldiers and over a dozen military vehicles, including 17 Humvees, four tactical vehicles and two ambulances, are stationed in MacArthur Park to safeguard ICE officers during Monday’s raids.
  • President Trump federalized more than 4,000 California Guard troops under Title 10 and deployed hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles in early June without Governor Newsom’s consent.
  • Defense officials say Guard members can temporarily detain individuals but are not authorized to make arrests or carry out law enforcement duties.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit challenging the unrequested activation led a federal judge on June 23 to order discovery into the scope and rules of the troop operations.
  • Immigrant advocacy groups and community residents have criticized the heightened military presence in neighborhoods with large migrant populations.