Marines have been stationed in Los Angeles to protect a federal building following a series of protests against immigration raids. Communities across the country are gearing up for demonstrations against President Donald Trump's policies this weekend.

The Marines, equipped in combat gear and armed with rifles, have taken over duties from National Guard members who were initially deployed to the city after the protests began. The unrest in Los Angeles triggered numerous protests nationwide, some resulting in clashes with law enforcement and hundreds of arrests.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized the troop deployment as an infringement on state sovereignty and an overreach by the Trump administration. He has taken legal action to halt the deployment. President Trump has invoked a legal provision allowing the mobilization of federal service members in response to a rebellion or threat against the U.S. government.

Photos from the Protests

• A U.S. Marine stands guard outside a federal building in Los Angeles on June 13, 2025.

• Demonstrators wearing masks protest outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on June 13, 2025.

• Alberto Gonzalez waves a Mexican flag during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles on June 13, 2025.

• Law enforcement personnel monitor a protest outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on June 13, 2025.

• Members of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines guard the entrance of the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles on June 13, 2025, ahead of the 'No Kings Day' protest.

The presence of Marines in Los Angeles comes as various cities brace for potential unrest in response to recent events. The deployment of military personnel has raised concerns about the federal government's response to civil unrest and the exercise of state authority.