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Medford council condemns federal deployment of military forces to Los Angeles
Summary
The Medford City Council unanimously approved a resolution condemning the deployment of federal military and Marine forces to Los Angeles and expressing solidarity with protesters and residents, citing concerns about civil liberties and misuse of federal power.
The Medford City Council on June 10 voted to condemn the deployment of federal military forces, including Marines and National Guard elements, to Los Angeles for crowd-control operations and to express solidarity with people protesting ICE operations and federal overreach.
Vice President Collins introduced the resolution (paper 25,098), calling the federal response “a moral injury against the values upon which this nation was founded” and warning that the use of military forces in a domestic protest context risks eroding civil liberties. Councilors spoke in support, with Councilor Lemming noting Marines are trained for combat operations rather than crowd control and warning of the dangers of military involvement in civilian policing.
Speakers from the public urged the council to take a stand; several described the actions as unconstitutional and a step toward authoritarian tactics. Councilors framed the vote as a local rebuke of federal action and a show of solidarity with Los Angeles residents and protesters.
Outcome: The council approved the resolution condemning the federal deployment. The vote passed on a voice vote with no recorded roll call in the meeting transcript.
