In a Tuesday night press release, U.S. Northern Command announced the deployment of the California National Guard troops under a Title 10 status to protect federal property in the city. Task Force 51, as the force in Los Angeles is designated, previously consisted of roughly 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, deployed last week in response to anti-ICE riots in the city.
Members of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines guard a federal building on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
“As with other units identified to support this mission, the brigade will not directly participate in civilian law enforcement activities,” the NORTHCOM statement said regarding the new deployment. “The activation of the 49th is intended to provide Task
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