Trump deploys more troops and marines to Los Angeles as immigration protests escalate

Amid intensifying immigration protests in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of thousands of additional troops, including US Marines, to the city.

The decision follows several days of demonstrations outside a federal detention centre, where protesters have clashed with law enforcement and National Guard troops.

According to reports, police used flash bangs and rubber bullets to disperse crowds after repeated orders to clear the streets.

The US military confirmed that a battalion of Marines from Camp Pendleton is being sent to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel.

This deployment is intended to support the National Guard, which had already been mobilized as protests grew in size and intensity.

The Trump administration has not invoked the Insurrection Act, so the Marines are not expected to engage directly in policing but will focus on safeguarding federal assets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced legal action against the Trump administration, arguing that the deployment of active-duty military personnel violates federal law and state sovereignty.

The Los Angeles Police Department has reported minor injuries to officers and incidents of property damage, including vehicles set on fire, as the protests continue.

These developments in Los Angeles are part of a broader wave of demonstrations in several US cities, sparked by recent immigration raids and the Trump administration’s pledge to increase deportations.

The situation remains tense, with both legal and political challenges unfolding as federal and state authorities respond to the unrest.