Why is it important?
Sending Marines to the city raises questions about the limits of the use of force towards citizens and how the government copes with crisis management. This decision may have far -reaching consequences for the relationship between federal and state authorities.
What is happening in Los Angeles?
The protests began on Friday after 44 immigrants detained by federal agents. In response to the growing tensions, President Donald Trump ordered on Saturday to send 2,000 National Guard soldiers to the city. On Sunday, the US Northern Command announced that 300 guard members have already been sent to Los Angeles.
Why was marines sent?
On Monday, the US Northern Command announced that 700 maritime infantry soldiers will also go to the city. As stated in the communiqué, the task group was trained in de -escalation, crowd control and the principles of use of force. This decision aims to protect federal property and staff.
What did Gavin announced?
California Gavina Newsoma's Governor's office sharply criticized the decision to mobilize Marines. “The level of escalation is completely unjustified, out of place and unprecedented” – it was emphasized in the statement. California authorities pointed out that soldiers are mobilized against their own citizens.
What next?
A representative of the US authorities, who talked to the Reuters agency, pointed out that for now it is not planned to implement the Insurrection Act, which allows the use of a regular army to suppress protests. He emphasized, however, that the situation is dynamic and may change.
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