Trump deploys National Guard
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The National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles County as anti-ICE protests continued to escalate Saturday afternoon and into the evening. The unrest is centered in the city of Paramount, California, where protesters clashed with federal authorities,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has formally requested that the Trump administration remove the National Guard from L.A.
The Trump administration said it would send 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles after a second day in which protesters confronted immigration agents during raids of local businesses.
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Sen. Cory Booker called anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles "peaceful" and President Donald Trump "hypocritical" for deploying the National Guard.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday that President Trump called for the National Guard to enforce "law and order" in Los Angeles amid protests over ICE raids.
LA is feeling the heavy hand of the White House tonight as 1000s of troops are deployed in response to protests & resistance to wide spread harsh ICE Raids
Violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles prompt federal response after protesters attack Border Patrol agents with rocks, leading FBI and DHS officials to promise full prosecution.
Democrats in Congress and some military and law enforcement officials expressed concern about the plan, which Defense Department officials have not yet approved.