National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles by President Trump to manage escalating protests against federal immigration enforcement actions. This decision, taken without Governor Gavin Newsom's consent, marks a rare use of state military resources. Protests erupted following recent immigration sweeps, leading to confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents. While the immediate deployment targeted a limited area downtown, tensions flared as protesters attempted to block Border Patrol and police responses became increasingly aggressive with tear gas and other crowd control measures used against them.
"The move came over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking the first time in decades that a state's national guard was activated without a request from its governor."
"As federal agents staged near a Home Depot in Paramount, demonstrators sought to block Border Patrol vehicles, with some hurling rocks and chunks of cement."
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