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Protests Surge in LA; National Guard Deployed Amid Tensions

6/12/2025

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Protests erupted for a fourth consecutive day in downtown Los Angeles, fueled by demands for the release of union leader David Huerta. In response to escalating tensions, California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to support local law enforcement, intensifying the state's efforts to manage the situation.

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Protests erupted for a fourth consecutive day in downtown Los Angeles, fueled by demands for the release of union leader David Huerta. In response to escalating tensions, California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to support local law enforcement, intensifying the state's efforts to manage the situation.