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Thousands of Troops Remain in Los Angeles as Protests Over ICE Raids Enter Fifth Day

The Pentagon disclosed the extended mission will cost at least $134 million.

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Overview

  • President Trump has deployed roughly 4,700 National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles after ICE raids triggered widespread unrest.
  • Protests entered a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, with demonstrators and law enforcement clashing across downtown streets.
  • Looting and vandalism have hit retail stores—including T-Mobile, Apple and Adidas—and the Japanese American National Museum suffered graffiti damage.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said troops are likely to stay about 60 days to protect federal sites during ongoing clashes.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit challenging the federal deployment of forces in California without state consent.