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(2)there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States; or (3)the President is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States 10 U.S.C. §12406 also requires that"Orders for these purposes shall be issued through the governors of the States." None of these enumerated circumstances exist and no order was issued through the governor of our state. Therefore, your order is plainly unlawful. In addition, on June 8, U.S. Northern Command announced the activation of 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to the Los Angeles area under the same Task Force. The deployment of active-duty Marines marks a significant escalation in the federal government's response, blurring the line between military and civilian law enforcement roles. The deployment of active-duty military personnel into domestic operations raises serious legal and constitutional questions. Marines are trained for combat, not law enforcement. The introduction of Marines in securing largely peaceful protests is an unnecessary escalation in a situation that has already been inflamed because of escalatory actions. As federal officials we must prioritize de-escalation and adherence to the constitutional principles that govern the balance of power between federal and state and local governments. For these reasons, we urge you to immediately withdraw the National Guard and U.S. Marines from Los Angeles and to refrain from further deployments of any military personnel in circumstances that violate constitutional boundaries and escalate domestic tensions. Sincerely, rT y Go ez Adam B. Schiff Nanette Diaz Barragan ember of Congress United States Senator Member of Congress Nancy Pelosi Zoe Lofgren Member of Congress Member of Congress