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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

3 days ago

Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest duty

The commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.

By Tara Copp, AP

8 days ago

The history of presidents activating US troops on American soil

U.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal building

Marcos Leao, a former Army combat engineer, was detained by Marines as he was rushing to get to a Veterans Affairs appointment.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 weeks ago

LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinic

The Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Appeals court rules Trump can deploy National Guard to LA for now

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

4 weeks ago