U.S. citizens are pushing back against the use of military forces to address protests in Los Angeles, with recent surveys revealing widespread opposition to deploying troops. The backlash comes amid ongoing demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement operations, sparking debates over the role of federal vs. local authority. 🚫✊
Public Pushback Against Troop Deployment
A YouGov poll this week found 47% of Americans disapprove of sending Marines to LA, while only 34% support it. Opposition to National Guard deployment is even stronger, with 45% against it. This aligns with a 2025 survey by the U.S. Democracy Center, where 70% rejected using the military to stop protests—a sentiment crossing party lines. 🗳️
Local Control Over Federal Intervention
Americans overwhelmingly prefer state and local leadership in handling protests, with 56% backing local authorities vs. 25% supporting federal intervention. "People want solutions, not soldiers," one activist tweeted, capturing the mood. 🌆
Nuanced Views on Immigration Protests
While 45% disapprove of protests targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), most still oppose militarized responses. In California, 60% voters call mass deportations harmful, and 63% want state-led immigration policies, per a PPIC survey. 📉
As tensions simmer, the data highlights a nation grappling with how to balance security, rights, and community trust. 🔍
