Members of the 50501 Virginia Movement organized the rally, calling for action against what they describe as "corruption and authoritarianism in the Trump administration" that they believe threatens democracy.

"I'm really hoping it's a message of compassion, when I see these grown men in full tactical gear tackling young women or people that are on their way to work, that's just not the America I want to live in," one protester said.

The Richmond demonstration comes after President Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Monday, President Trump authorized the deployment of 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles as well to assist National Guard troops. He said in a post on Truth Social that the city would have been completely obliterated if he had not sent Guard memb

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