Hegseth deploys additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deployed an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.

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.

“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 Force 51 with adequate numbers of forces to provide continuous coverage of the area in support of the lead federal agency.”

“The soldiers are completing training on de-escalation, crowd control, and use of the standing rules for the use of force in advance of joining the federal protection mission,” it continued, adding that the troops wouldn’t conduct law enforcement activities such as arrests. “Their focus is the safety and continuity of federal functions.”

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