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US Marines detain civilian amid court battle over Los Angeles deployment

Members of the National Guard stand outside the Wilshire Federal building in Los Angeles on June 12 [Etienne Laurent/AP Photo]

The United States Marines have deployed to Los Angeles following criticism and legal battles over whether President Donald Trump had the authority to use the military to quell civilian protests without state approval.

On Friday, Major General Scott Sherman of the US Army confirmed that 200 Marines were arriving in southern California to protect a federal building. A total of 700 Marines have been authorised for deployment to the region.

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