Federal troops remain on duty in Los Angeles following a series of court rulings, with additional troops deployed and large protests planned nationwide against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies and a military parade in Washington DC. Around 200 US Marines arrived in LA to protect a federal building, amidst ongoing protests and a curfew in parts of downtown. Sporadic demonstrations have also occurred in cities like New York and Chicago against Trump’s deportation agenda.

The deployment of troops and the subsequent legal battle between President Trump and Governor Newsom mark an unprecedented move in the US, sparking criticism from Democrats and advocacy groups who view it as an abuse of power. Trump’s decision to send troops follows previous threats during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, with the president defending his actions as necessary for maintaining order.

In Washington, the upcoming military parade to celebrate the US army’s anniversary has drawn both patriotic and critical views, with the No Kings protests planned nationwide to oppose what critics see as authoritarian actions by Trump. Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about the discomfort felt by National Guard troops and their families regarding their involvement in domestic unrest.

Amidst ongoing legal disputes and political tensions, arrests continue in LA, including a protester charged with assaulting a federal officer. Additionally, a Democratic US senator was forcibly removed from a press conference, sparking mixed reactions from lawmakers. The incident highlights the growing divide over the administration’s immigration policies and the use of federal troops in domestic affairs.