700 Marines are stationed in Los Angeles to guard federal buildings, following orders from President Trump, while 2000 California National Guard troops prepare to depart. The Marines’ duty is largely to maintain a presence at three locations, including the Wilshire Federal Building and ICE headquarters. This deployment has led to morale issues among the Marines, who feel the work doesn't align with their military expectations. Unlike National Guard troops, Marines lack legal authority for law enforcement unless the Insurrection Act is invoked.
Half of the 4,000-strong California National Guard force deployed by President Donald Trump to Los Angeles a month ago is returning home, but 700 Marines are set to remain.
The Marines, who arrived in LA under Trump's orders amid objections from California's governor, Gavin Newsom, will continue to stand guard at three buildings.
Officials say their mission is mainly just 'being present.' Some Marines, recent arrivals who took over for teammates who showed up in June, are suffering a blow to morale.
Active-duty troops, like the Marines in LA, are barred by law from doing so, short of the president invoking the Insurrection Act.
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