US marines being mobilized in response to LA protests

Around 500 Marines have been mobilized from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California to aid in responding to protests in Los Angeles. This deployment follows President Trump's activation of thousands of National Guard troops without the consent of state officials.

The Marines are expected to support National Guard efforts, which include crowd control and perimeter security, although their specific tasks remain unclear. They are not permitted to conduct law enforcement activities unless the Insurrection Act is invoked.

The ongoing situation represents a significant escalation in military involvement against protesters.