The northern American leadership, which oversees military support for non -military authorities in 48 neighboring states, He said Friday The naval infantry will not take place “arrests”, but they are authorized to “keep temporarily” people in “specific conditions” until the police reach a official arrest. The clarification follows the appearance of a video clip showing the Marine Infantry in Los Angeles, a civilian detention with plastic handcuffs before waiting for the police – the first known case of such a procedure during the current publication.
There are many other scenarios in which the army can provide assistance to the police, including by giving them “information” obtained “in the natural path” from their duties, unless the applicable privacy laws prohibit them. Military personnel can provide the police with a wide range of assistance as long as they are in a “special capacity” while they are out of service. In addition, they can provide “expert advice”, as long as it is not considered a basic service for the work of the civil police.
The Ministry of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment; However, one of the employees in the office of the Minister of Defense for Policy emphasized the phone, which must work the current group of policies deployed under the federal forces.
There is one major warning to the army restrictions. During an “unusual emergency”, military leaders may take limited immediate measures to prevent massive destruction or to restore critical public services, but as long as the presidential approval is “impossible” to do so. Although it is expected that military individuals will maintain order and discipline at all times, it is under any circumstances, they are not required to deviate when their lives, or the lives of others, are in immediate danger.
However, the application of these rules in this field is far from a guarantee. Legal experts warn this Commitment is often different In chaotic environments. Trump administration officials also showed a willingness to decorate the law. Last week, the Minister of Internal Security, Christie, asked the Pentagon to allow military assistance to conduct arrests and deploy drones, according to the message. It was obtained by San Francisco CronicStep experts say that the contradiction directly contradicts the permanent legal prohibition.
At a press conference on Thursday, Naim stated that the federal government was on the task of “liberating” Los Angeles of “Socialists”, “California Governor Gavin New” and Los Angeles Karen Bass. American Senator Alex Padilla, who represented California citizens, was. It was removed by force From the press conference after trying to question Noem. Outside the press conference hall, Federal agents forced the Senator on the ground, as it was temporarily placed on handcuffs.
Unlike the National Guard, which has been well trained to control the local crowds, it is generally receiving relatively few instructions in dealing with civil unrest. Those who usually belong to the military police or specialized security units. However, the deployment of the naval footage on the Internet showing different work teams an exercise with Riot control control tactics And “and”Non -fatalWeapons. Constitutional fears do not arise, when Marines faces foreign mobs – as in Civil regions During the Afghanistan war or in the demonstrators rare occasions Ocean From the United States Embassy. And the rules of engagement in wartime are more lenient than Power rules That the marine pedestrian must adhere locally.
In a statement on Wednesday, the northern leadership confirmed that the naval infantry had undergone training in all “basic tasks”, including “canceling the escalation” and “controlling the crowd”. will It is said It is accompanied by law enforcement and law enforcement experts.
Constitutional experts warn against deploying military forces against civilian demonstrators Flute the line Between law enforcement and military authority, he may put a dangerous precedent for the uninterrupted presidential authority. They say that the danger deepens, if the federal forces exceed their legal borders.
If the lines are crossed, it may open a door that may not be easily closed-rotating the way for the future repression that leads to the erosion of civil freedoms achieved by the Americans.
It was updated 7:40 pm EST, June 13, 2025: This story was updated to include details about the first known arrest in 2025 from a protester by the US Marine Corps.
