June 10, 2025 | Sources: USNORTHCOM, U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Governor of California
According to the latest announcement from USNORTHCOM, approximately 1,700 members of the National Guard are currently deployed across the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
This deployment is part of a plan based on a presidential memorandum signed by former President Donald Trump on Saturday, June 8, to send up to 2,000 troops to Los Angeles.
Furthermore, on the night of Monday, June 9, the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced an additional deployment of 2,000 troops. This means a total of up to 4,000 National Guard members are expected to be stationed in Southern California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the federal deployment as "illegal and immoral," and a "grave infringement on state sovereignty."
On the afternoon of June 9, the governor filed a lawsuit with the federal court in San Francisco, challenging the constitutionality of the presidential order and seeking a temporary injunction to halt further deployments.
"This is not about public safety — it’s a political show to satisfy a dangerous presidential ego," the governor commented on X (formerly Twitter), urging respect for both public safety and the soldiers involved.
This action was prompted by intensified public protests in Los Angeles and surrounding areas against immigration crackdowns conducted by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Demonstrations have erupted at major intersections and public facilities, with reports of arrests and property damage.
According to U.S. officials, as of noon Monday, 1,000 National Guard troops had already been stationed in the city, with the initial 2,000 expected to be fully deployed by the end of the day.
Additionally, three U.S. defense officials reported that approximately 700 members of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) are preparing to be deployed from bases in Southern California to Los Angeles. However, due to operational security, specific timelines and locations have not been disclosed.
Tensions between the Trump administration and the California state government over federal versus state authority have persisted in recent years. On immigration in particular, the state has advocated for sanctuary city policies, while the federal government has pushed for strict enforcement and military intervention. This latest development is seen as a symbolic flashpoint in that ongoing struggle.
National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles under Trump’s order amid escalating immigration protests. The California governor filed a lawsuit against the federal government, citing violation of state sovereignty.
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