LA anti-ICE protests: Marines complete training, to deploy within two days | LiveNOW from FOX

Wednesday marked the sixth day of anti-ICE protests in the Los Angeles area. The curfew implemented for downtown L.A. is in effect for a second night. Local authorities have arrested hundreds of people in recent days. Meantime, LAPD declared an unlawful assembly outside City Hall on Wednesday.

During a press conference Wednesday, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said the Army—now overseeing the National Guard and Marines—has outlined their mission as protecting federal functions, facilities, and personnel. He emphasized ongoing efforts to clarify communication and coordination, noting that military personnel do not have the powers to detain or arrest people.

According to U.S. Northern Command, "The 700 Marines will be employed seamlessly alongside the National Guard forces in Title 10 status, who also comprise TF 51. Their activation and inclusion in the task force was intended to provide adequate numbers of forces to provide continuous coverage of the area in support of the Lead Federal Agency.

The Marines have completed required training and will be employed by TF 51 within the next 48 hours conducting the same missions being performed by the National Guardsmen in Title 10 status."

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