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Sen. Adam Schiff: Trump’s decision to deploy Marines to LA is ‘terrible abuse of the military’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) condemns President Trump’s call to send the National Guard and Marines into Los Angeles amid protests and criticizes the forceful removal of fellow California Sen.
Marines deployed to Los Angeles temporarily detained a civilian on Friday, the U.S. military confirmed after being presented with Reuters images.
Many Mexican Americans remember that California became part of the United States after a 19th century war that cost Mexico more than half its territory.
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Reuters images showed Marines apprehending a civilian, restraining his hands with zip ties and then handing him over to civilians from the Department of Homeland Security.
Infantry Marines arrived in LA with minimal training to counter civilians protesting the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Marines temporarily detained a civilian protester in Los Angeles as authorities prepare for No Kings nationwide protests against the Trump administration Saturday.
"I would like to emphasize that the soldiers will not participate in law enforcement activities," the task force leader told reporters.