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On June 9, 2025, approximately 700 Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines deployed into Los Angeles to assist in civil operations.
Their arrival raised immediate concerns about legality, community trust, and the role of active-duty
military personnel on American city streets.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Admits Law Enforcement Function
Defense Secretary Hegseth plainly states the mission of the military deployed to U.S. cities.
Clipped from Defense Secretary & Joint Chiefs Chair Testify on 2026 Budget Request
“Marines must obey lawful orders; this Executive Order could well be found lawful by a judge. Marines must also support and defend the Constitution; taken in context, this ExecutiveOrder grates against the Constitution.”
— JAKE AUCHINCLOSS
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FORMER MARINE CAPTAIN
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