Marines hold back in LA protests, focused on protecting federal property

Marines hold back in LA protests, focused on protecting federal property

The 700 Marines and another 2,000 National Guard troops were dispatched to Los Angeles on Monday, expanding a military presence that local politicians and Gov. Gavin Newsom oppose and, according to the police chief, makes it more difficult to manage the protests peacefully

Los Angeles police officers with batons and riot gear attempt to move back protesters in downtown Los Angeles. AP