700 Marines, 4,000 National Guard Training for LA Protest Deployments

President Donald Trump has deployed 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to violent protests triggered by immigration raids, but as of midweek, the Marines have not been deployed on the streets and are still undergoing nonlethal weapons and civil disturbance training. Their mission is to protect federal property and personnel, with authority limited to detaining individuals temporarily until law enforcement can take over. The cost of the deployment is estimated at $134 million, funded from the Pentagon's operations budget. Meanwhile, Los Angeles prosecutors have announced multiple felony charges against individuals involved in assaults on officers, vandalism, robbery, and other violent acts during the protests. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, are suing the Trump administration over the federalization of the National Guard, claiming it infringes on state sovereignty. Protests have also occurred in other major cities across the U.S., reflecting widespread opposition to the immigration enforcement actions.