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National Guard and Marines Expand Presence in Los Angeles as Lawsuit Nears Hearing

Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit claiming the deployment violates state sovereignty heads to court on Thursday.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, who were placed in an alert status over the weekend, rehearse crowd control tactics at a base in the greater Los Angeles area, California, U.S. June 10, 2025. U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Jaye Townsend/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Currently 2,000 National Guard members are securing federal buildings in Los Angeles, with the remaining 2,000 troops set to complete mobilization by Thursday.
  • Some 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms are undergoing intensive crowd control training at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ahead of their deployment.
  • Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said the troops can temporarily detain individuals until law enforcement arrives but have no arrest or search-and-seizure authority.
  • The lawsuit by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta argues the federal deployment breaches the 10th Amendment and will be heard Thursday.
  • President Trump defended the use of military forces to protect ICE personnel and criticized Governor Newsom for delaying safeguards for officers.