Full Marine Battalion Of 500 Deploying To LA As Newsom Sues Trump Over National Guard: Report

Amid escalating riots targeting ICE in Los Angeles, President Trump is deploying the National Guard. Approximately 500 marines are also reportedly being deployed in the face of protests, although their specific tasks remain unclear. Governor Newsom is suing the Trump administration over the National Guard deployment, accusing Trump of overreach. Trump suggested Newsom should be arrested for his handling of the situation, after border czar Tom Homan threatened to do so. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Newsom of potential tax evasion for threatening to withhold federal payments. The conflict arises after Trump threatened fines over California's transgender athlete policy. A transgender athlete's success in girls' sports sparked controversy. Anti-ICE protests led to clashes, property damage, and arrests in Los Angeles. Nationwide unrest occurred in response to ICE raids, with protesters challenging law and order. Authorities deployed National Guard troops and made arrests to restore control in Los Angeles.