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On Friday, the U.S. Marines detained their first civilian protester in Los Angeles, as per U.S. defense officials’ information to Fox News.
The identity of the civilian has not been revealed; they were briefly detained and then handed over to law enforcement, authorities reported.
Marines arrived in Los Angeles on Friday after preparing for several days for possible interactions with protesters.
Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, who leads Task Force 51 overseeing the deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, speaks to the media on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California. (AP Photo/Amy Taxin)
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A U.S. official informed Fox News that Title 10 forces have the authority to temporarily detain people and hand them over to law enforcement.
“Temporary detainment differs from an arrest,” the official clarified. “Marines must not use handcuffs or zip ties. They use an arm hold to guide the person to law enforcement, who will determine the next steps.”
U.S. National Guard troops were seen deployed in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, 2025, following an immigration raid protest the previous night. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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An official from the U.S. Northern Command (U.S. NORTHCOM) stated that any temporary detainment is quickly concluded once the individual can be safely handed over to civilian law enforcement.
This arrest occurred as law enforcement prepares for planned protests nationwide against the Trump administration set for Saturday.
Protesters face Los Angeles Police Department personnel in riot gear in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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Organized by the group No Kings, protests are scheduled for a “nationwide day of defiance” across thousands of cities in the U.S.
“From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking a stand against authoritarianism — and demonstrating what democracy truly looks like,” the organization stated on its website. “The flag doesn’t belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not just observing history; we’re actively shaping it.”
Authorities in Los Angeles reported they have increased patrols and are readied for any possible escalations.
