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The approximately 700 U.S. Marines set to be deployed to Los Angeles within 48 hours to combat anti-ICE protests will have the power to temporarily detain protestors, according to U.S. defense officials.&nbsp;

The approximately 700 U.S. Marines set to be deployed to Los Angeles within 48 hours to combat anti-ICE protests will have the power to temporarily detain protestors, according to U.S. defense officials. 

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) confirmed that the Marines had completed a "pre-deployment work-up" that included "de-escalation, crowd-control, and understanding the Standing Rules for the Use of Force (SRUF)," with added "legal and law enforcement expertise."

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) confirmed that the Marines had completed a "pre-deployment work-up" that included "de-escalation, crowd-control, and understanding the Standing Rules for the Use of Force (SRUF)," with added "legal and law enforcement expertise."

USNORTHCOM explained that while Marines cannot conduct civilian law enforcement, they can temporarily detain an individual in "specific circumstances" under Title 10, such as preventing an assault, until they can be transferred to the custody of appropriate law enforcement.

USNORTHCOM explained that while Marines cannot conduct civilian law enforcement, they can temporarily detain an individual in "specific circumstances" under Title 10, such as preventing an assault, until they can be transferred to the custody of appropriate law enforcement.

The details follow a motion filed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to "prevent the use of … active duty Marines for law enforcement purposes on the streets of a civilian city," arguing that the Marine deployment would violate state sovereignty and the Posse Comitatus Act.&nbsp;

The details follow a motion filed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to "prevent the use of … active duty Marines for law enforcement purposes on the streets of a civilian city," arguing that the Marine deployment would violate state sovereignty and the Posse Comitatus Act. 

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, however, told CNN that the role of the Marines and National Guard was "still not clear" to local law enforcement and that he would seek further clarification from Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, the commander of Task Force 51.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, however, told CNN that the role of the Marines and National Guard was "still not clear" to local law enforcement and that he would seek further clarification from Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, the commander of Task Force 51.

In the meantime, anti-ICE protests have spread to at least 37 cities across 21 states since Friday, with demonstrations reported in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, and Spokane, resulting in at least 565 arrests nationwide.

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In the meantime, anti-ICE protests have spread to at least 37 cities across 21 states since Friday, with demonstrations reported in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, and Spokane, resulting in at least 565 arrests nationwide.

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The military forces are authorized to temporarily detain individuals who threaten or harass federal personnel before transferring them to civilian law enforcement, though they cannot conduct law enforcement functions under Title 10 status.</span

The military forces are authorized to temporarily detain individuals who threaten or harass federal personnel before transferring them to civilian law enforcement, though they cannot conduct law enforcement functions under Title 10 status.

Anti-ICE protests have spread to at least 37 cities across 21 states since Friday, with demonstrations reported in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, and Spokane, resulting in over 565 arrests nationwide.</span

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Anti-ICE protests have spread to at least 37 cities across 21 states since Friday, with demonstrations reported in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, and Spokane, resulting in over 565 arrests nationwide.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in downtown areas after protesters looted more than 20 stores and engaged in violent confrontations, leading to over 400 arrests by LAPD.</span

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in downtown areas after protesters looted more than 20 stores and engaged in violent confrontations, leading to over 400 arrests by LAPD.

California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's deployment of federal troops, arguing it violates state sovereignty and constitutional limits on military involvement in civilian law enforcement.</span

California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's deployment of federal troops, arguing it violates state sovereignty and constitutional limits on military involvement in civilian law enforcement.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested approximately 2,000 immigration offenders per day recently, significantly higher than the 311 daily average under the previous administration, with 330 immigrants taken into custody in Los Angeles since raids began.</span

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested approximately 2,000 immigration offenders per day recently, significantly higher than the 311 daily average under the previous administration, with 330 immigrants taken into custody in Los Angeles since raids began.

The federal militarization of Los Angeles represents an unprecedented and unconstitutional overreach that violates state sovereignty and escalates tensions in what were largely peaceful protests against aggressive immigration raids targeting hardworking families and community members.

The federal militarization of Los Angeles represents an unprecedented and unconstitutional overreach that violates state sovereignty and escalates tensions in what were largely peaceful protests against aggressive immigration raids targeting hardworking families and community members.

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The U.S. Marines will restore law and order to Los Angeles. This force has received specialized training along with legal and policing expertise to ensure they are best prepared for any scenario they may face on this specific mission. The Marines will act strictly within their legal remit and will not enforce civilian law, which is the preserve of civilian law enforcement. 

The U.S. Marines will restore law and order to Los Angeles. This force has received specialized training along with legal and policing expertise to ensure they are best prepared for any scenario they may face on this specific mission. The Marines will act strictly within their legal remit and will not enforce civilian law, which is the preserve of civilian law enforcement.&nbsp;

The deployment of warfighters against protestors on the streets of America is illegal and dangerous. The Marine presence compromises California's state sovereignty, violates the Posse Comitatus Act, and could dangerously escalate the situation in Los Angeles. The Trump administration, therefore, must be stopped from carrying out this assault on American democracy.

The deployment of warfighters against protestors on the streets of America is illegal and dangerous. The Marine presence compromises California's state sovereignty, violates the Posse Comitatus Act, and could dangerously escalate the situation in Los Angeles. The Trump administration, therefore, must be stopped from carrying out this assault on American democracy.

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