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National Guard troops in LA, the latest in long history of deployments during civil rights protests
Los Angeles residents and experts say the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles in response to immigration protests is ...
National Guard decision in LA ‘very similar’ to 2016 Charlotte protests, McCrory says
McCrory said the state is put in a “precarious position” when a governor and mayor aren’t willing to work with the president.
National Guard commander says members trained to detain LA protesters in correcting earlier comments
Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said 500 National Guard members have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations.
National Guard troops have temporarily detained civilians in LA protests, commander says
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over ...
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What to Know About the Immigration Protests in Los Angeles
But some protesters shot fireworks at police officers under a freeway overpass nearby, and several driverless Waymo cars were set on fire. National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles ...
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What we know about Trump deploying National Guard for LA protests
In June 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the National Guard to be mobilized to quell protests in Los Angeles, despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's objections. In a June 8 post on ...
Marines arrive in Westwood as U.S. cities brace for ‘No Kings’ protests
Los Angeles and cities around the nation are bracing for 'No Kings' protests ahead of Trump's military parade as an appeals court ruling keeps the National Guard under the president's control for now.
Tracking Trump: Courts let the National Guard stay in L.A.; Abrego García pleaded not guilty; Trump’s birthday protests; and more
An appeals court allowed Trump to keep the National Guard in L.A. The Trump administration denied involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran. Kilmar Abrego García pleaded not guilty to human smuggling. A ...