Debate Over Military Deployment and Law Enforcement Tensions in U.S.

California national guard troops and marines deployed to Los Angeles to assist with order restoration amid protests are expressing deep dissatisfaction and concern about being used as political pawns, with morale reportedly low and fears about their role in domestic policing outside their normal operations. The deployment, ordered by President Trump without California's governor's consent, has faced public disapproval and raised safety and ethical concerns among service members and advocates.