06/15/2025
In total, 700 Marines had joined the guard amid controversy over President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard. According to the department, the military wasn’t detaining anyone or participating in law enforcement activities.
“Right now, as of today, we have had no soldier or Marine detain anyone,” Army Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said, according to the Defense Department’s website. Sherman leads Task Force 51, which is dedicated to supporting federal law enforcement in the area.
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