2,000 more National Guard troops on duty in L.A. as legal battle over deployment continues

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4. That means at least 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines have been deployed to the streets of L.A. after 2,100 we

Umm.. and how many local police are on the job?? whow.


.........Nevertheless, the U.S. Northern Command said the reinforcements were needed to "support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area." The 2,000 troops are deployed at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, using Title 10, which allows the president to call in the National Guard when the country is at risk of invasion or rebellion.

That means at least 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines have been deployed to the streets of L.A. after 2,100 were sent there on June 9. Tuesday's statement confirms a statement from last Monday on the troop increase. The soldiers cannot participate in civilian policing, leading city leaders to attack the deployments as political theater.

"The soldiers are completing training on de-escalation, crowd control, and use of the standing rules for the use of force in advance of joining the federal protection mission," the military statement said. Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the move and said the troops would be "twiddling their thumbs."

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2000-national-guard-troops-duty-l-legal-battle-deployment-continues-rcna213678