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US Marines make first detention in LA as more protests expected (www.reuters.com)

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LOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles made their first detention of a civilian on Friday, part of a rare use of military force to support domestic police and coming ahead of national protests over President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington.

The detention of the man, a U.S. Army veteran and an immigrant who obtained U.S. citizenship, punctuated a series of highly unusual events that have appealed to Trump supporters but outraged other Americans who are demonstrating discontent in the streets.

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[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 days ago

Aaaww...their first illegal action. How adorable.

[–] Fingolfinz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago

Traitors to their country

[–] VibeCoder@hexbear.net 5 points 2 days ago

But mUH PoSsE CoMiTaTUs