U.S. Marines detain first civilian protester in LA throughout nationwide protests

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The U.S. Marines detained their first civilian protester in Los Angeles Friday, U.S. protection officers informed Fox Information.

The civilian, who has not but been recognized, was quickly detained and handed over to law enforcement , in keeping with authorities.

Marines arrived within the metropolis Friday after coaching for days for potential encounters with protesters.

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A U.S. official informed Fox Information Title 10 forces can quickly detain people and switch them to regulation enforcement.

"'Momentary detainment' is totally different than an arrest," the official stated. "The Marines aren't allowed to make use of handcuffs or zip ties to detain any people. They use an arm maintain to escort the individual to regulation enforcement, who will then determine what to do with the person."

U.S. Nationwide Guard troops are deployed round downtown Los Angeles Sunday, June 8, 2025, after an immigration raid protest the evening earlier than. (AP Photograph/Eric Thayer)

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An official with the United States Northern Command (U.S. NORTHCOM) stated any short-term detention ends instantly when the person could be safely transferred to the custody of applicable civilian regulation enforcement personnel.

The arrest was made as regulation enforcement gears up for deliberate nationwide protests in opposition to the Trump administration Saturday.

Protesters confront Los Angeles Police Division personnel in riot gear in downtown Los Angeles Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photograph/Eric Thayer)

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Organized by No Kings, protesters will collect for a "nationwide day of defiance" in hundreds of cities throughout the U.S.

"From metropolis blocks to small cities, from courthouse steps to group parks, we’re taking motion to reject authoritarianism — and present the world what democracy actually appears like," the group wrote on its web site. "The flag doesn’t belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching historical past occur. We’re making it."

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Los Angeles authorities stated they've elevated patrols and are ready for potential escalations.

Alexandra Koch is a breaking information author for Fox Information Digital. Previous to becoming a member of Fox Information, Alexandra coated breaking information, crime, faith, and the military within the southeast.