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LA protests live updates: Trump mobilizes 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines to crack down on anti-ICE unrest

The Trump administration is going to deploy another 2,000 National Guard troops to assist in the response to protests against his immigration policies in Los Angeles.

They will join the 2,000 guardsmen already set to be stationed throughout L.A., as well as a contingent of up to 700 Marines mobilized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed the decision, calling it “reckless” and “pointless,” claiming that only a few hundred of the original Guard troops have been deployed.

“This isn’t about public safety,” Newsom said. “It’s about stroking a dangerous President’s ego.”

The deployments come on the heels of violent clashes on Sunday night, where demonstrators took to the streets against ICE raids targeting migrants. Cars were set on fire, looting was reported in downtown LA, and 42 people were arrested.

Earlier on Monday, Newsom sued the administration over the original deployment of the Guard, which he believes has inflamed the situation, claiming it was illegal because he did not request the assistance.

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