About 200 U.S. Marines are now stationed in Los Angeles to protect the Wilshire Federal Building following recent protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids. These Marines, trained for civil disturbances, are relieving National Guard troops, who will shift focus to safeguarding federal officers. A legal dispute continues regarding the authority over California's National Guard deployment, as an appeals court supports Trump's control amid ongoing nationwide protests. Demonstrations against these immigration policies are expected to escalate across more than 2,000 cities this weekend, with heightened military visibility in the capital as well.
Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman stated that the active-duty Marines have completed civil disturbance training and will take over duties from National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles.
Marines are expected to relieve the National Guard troops at the Wilshire Federal Building, emphasizing they will not engage in law enforcement activities.
The legal dispute continues over the deployment of California’s National Guard, with an appeals court permitting Trump to retain control for now.
Trump's strategies are facing widespread protests, with demonstrations planned in over 2,000 cities against immigration policies and military presence.
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