MAINE, USA — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is breaking with Republican leadership over the deployment of Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests against raids by federal immigration enforcement agents.

In a statement to NEWS CENTER Maine Tuesday night, Collins said she supports President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard but does not believe sending Marines is appropriate at this time.

"The National Guard often responds to domestic emergencies and is well-trained to do so," Collins said in part. "While this is an appropriate role for the National Guard, we should not be involving the Marines and other active duty military [personnel] at this point. The Marines should only be involved in domestic disturbances in the most extreme emergencies.

"It is critica

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