Amidst growing protests against California's immigration policies, the Trump administration has deployed 700 Marines in Los Angeles. The state government has challenged this move as unconstitutional in court.
America: The situation in California is escalating amid intensified protests against immigration policies. In response, the Donald Trump administration announced the temporary deployment of 700 Marines to Los Angeles on Monday. The administration stated this deployment is in support of already deployed National Guard forces.
Rising Protests Prompt Security Agency Alert
Protests, ongoing for the past three days, have caused concern for the administration. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Los Angeles, voicing their opposition to America's immigration policies.
300 National Guard soldiers were deployed on Sunday. The latest deployment is expected to bring the combined number of Marines and National Guard to approximately 2,000.
Insurrection Act Not Currently in Effect
The Pentagon clarified that the Insurrection Act has not yet been invoked. This act allows the military to directly intervene in law enforcement. A senior official indicated that this is currently unlikely, but it could be implemented if the situation worsens in the future.
Criticism and Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
California leaders have bly opposed the Trump administration's actions. State Attorney General Rob Bonta has denounced it as an abuse of power and filed a lawsuit against the President. Bonta argues that such military deployment undermines the state's autonomy. He stated that the state will challenge this decision in court as an illegal activation of military forces.
Concerns Over Growing Number of Protesters
The number of protesters in Los Angeles continues to rise. These protests began in response to the administration's actions against immigrants. The military presence on the streets has further heightened tensions. Protesters also claim the administration is attempting to suppress their voices.
