Meaning of the protests in Los Angeles
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LA Mayor Karen Bass issued an overnight curfew for about 1 square mile in downtown LA, which has been the site of clashes between police and protesters over the last six days.
Protests over the immigration crackdown have been held in major cities throughout the U.S. in recent days. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined fellow Democratic mayors across the country Wednesday in calling for an end to the raids, which she called a provocation by the White House.
The demonstrations coincide with a Flag Day military parade in Washington honoring the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
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Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said 500 National Guard members have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations.
Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.
Trump deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against the wishes of Newsom and Bass. Newsom sued the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said at least nine people face federal charges related to the demonstrations. The protests have been prompted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps spurred by President Trump's directive to find immigrants living in the United States without legal status.