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President Donald Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles ignites political debate as Republicans blame sanctuary policies for riots, while Democrats accuse Trump of creating chaos during ICE operations.
Saturday marks the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA.
The protesters gathered in downtown L.A. are a microcosm of the Democratic coalition that has dominated the city for decades.
Court documents reveal Thomas Guzman was charged with felony assault after allegedly throwing a rock at an agent's face shield during protests at the downtown L.A. federal courthouse.
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Military commander says 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel
The development comes a day after an appeals court temporarily blocked a judge’s order that directed President Trump to return control of the California National Guard.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a brief victory in his lawsuit against President Trump, but an appeals court quickly blocked a federal judge's order.
A new poll shows a partisan split on President Donald Trump's troop deployment to quell Los Angeles protests, with 86% of Republicans supporting while Democrats strongly oppose it.
Critics such as California Governor Gavin Newsom viewed Trump's decision to send in the National Guard as an abuse of power.