The U.S. Military is set to deploy about 700 Marines to the Los Angeles area in response to the protests over immigration enforcement raids. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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- About 700 Marines will be deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests over immigration enforcement. 1s
- The Marines will augment roughly 1,000 National Guard troops already in the area to protect federal personnel and property. 29s
- Active-duty troops, including Marines and National Guard, are prohibited from engaging in law enforcement. 1m 14s
- California's governor opposes the deployment, citing concerns over escalating tensions. 1m 19s
- This is the first deployment of active-duty troops to Los Angeles without the governor's permission since the 1960s. 1m 35s