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A federal court hearing is scheduled on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles.
President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to quell riots in Los Angeles, taking more firm actions than he did against violent protests in 2020 after George Floyd's death.
About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday
Army veteran and former Secretary of State Chuck Hagel talks about the potential risks about having military troops deployed in L.A.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has said it is going to deploy 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to help protect federal property and personnel during the ongoing protests in the city.
Police and elected officials say the troops and Marines sent by the Trump administration are not properly trained to interact with civilians. A judge will decide whether to limit their duties.
Police arrested more than 20 people, mostly on curfew violations, on the first night of restrictions in downtown Los Angeles.
VA doctors and staff worked Sunday to help vulnerable patients -- especially those with mental health conditions or substance use disorder who need daily medications -- receive needed medical services.