Roughly 700 Marines deploying to LA following weekend ICE protests

Published June 9, 2025 4:34pm ET



About 700 Marines are deploying to quell anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles following a weekend of escalating violence.

U.S. Northern Command said approximately 700 Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division would “seamlessly integrate” with the National Guard members already stationed in the city who are protecting federal property and personnel.

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