After National Guard, Marines deployed in LA: Why Trump’s use of military on US soil has sparked fears

After National Guard, Marines deployed in LA: Why Trump’s use of military on US soil has sparked fears

Around 700 US Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles to quell protests against government immigration raids and deportations. This comes after 2,000 National Guard troops were activated, with 2,000 more to be deployed. American President Donald Trump’s decision has led to worries about the use of the military for domestic purposes

A protester taunts a line of California National Guard protecting a federal building in downtown Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. AP