Marines deployed by US President Donald Trump have arrived in the Los Angeles area, although the local police chief previously warned that sending troops without coordination with the police would pose a major challenge to law enforcement. A US Northern Command spokesperson said that 700 officers and soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Regiment of the 1st Division of the Marines have arrived in the greater Los Angeles area. However, the statement did not reveal the exact location and mission of this force. The spokesperson said they will join about 2,100 officers and soldiers from the 79th Infantry Brigade Battle Group also stationed in the region. On Monday night, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said he had not been officially notified of the arrival of the Marines in advance.

Marines deployed by US President Donald Trump have arrived in the Los Angeles area, although the local police chief previously warned that sending troops without coordination with the police would pose a major challenge to law enforcement. A US Northern Command spokesperson said that 700 officers and soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Regiment of the 1st Division of the Marines have arrived in the greater Los Angeles area. However, the statement did not reveal the exact location and mission of this force. The spokesperson said they will join about 2,100 officers and soldiers from the 79th Infantry Brigade Battle Group also stationed in the region. On Monday night, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said he had not been officially notified of the arrival of the Marines in advance.