700 Marines, Task Force 51 deployed to LA amid protests: Who is Scott M Sherman, General leading the charge?

The US Northern Command announced that 700 Marines will be deployed to Los Angeles on Monday

Published on: Jun 10, 2025, 04:06:35 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The US military command on Monday confirmed that it has escalated its response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles by deploying approximately 700 Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, to join Task Force 51, a contingency unit. In a press release, the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) stated that the agencies will work to protect federal personnel and property.

700 Marines were deployed to Los Angeles amid protests (AFP)

The operation, led by Major General Scott M Sherman, comes amid clashes over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. “The activation of the Marines is intended to provide Task Force 51 with adequate numbers of forces to provide continuous coverage of the area in support of the lead federal agency,” the press release stated.

NORTHCOM further added that it has activated 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms, California, to integrate with Task Force 51, comprising 2,100 federalized National Guard soldiers and the Marines. The force aims to provide ‘continuous coverage’ to support federal agencies, trained in de-escalation, crowd control, and rules for use of force.

There was no mention of the Insurrection Act in the release.

Task Force 51: Led by US Army North’s Contingency Command Post, Task Force 51 is designed for rapid response to homeland defense and security operations, partnering with civil authorities.

Who Is Major General Scott M Sherman?

Major General Scott M Sherman is the deputy commander of US Army North, based at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and commands Task Force 51. A seasoned Army officer, Sherman has extensive experience in joint operations and homeland defense.

His role involves overseeing contingency operations, ensuring coordination between military and civilian agencies.

This comes after California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the planned lawsuit against Trump by telling reporters that the president had ‘trampled’ the state’s sovereignty.

“We don’t take lightly to the president abusing his authority and unlawfully mobilizing California National Guard troops” Bonta said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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