The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated its response to anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles with the mobilization of 700 marines, deploying active-duty military on the ground and deepening tensions with California officials.
The turmoil comes as Los Angeles saw a fourth night of clashes between police and demonstrators rallying against a rising number of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who local officials say have stoked fear in the immigrant-rich community.
Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom clashed again over the response to the unrest, with the state suing the administration for mobilizing National Guard troops in the city. Trump, meanwhile, suggested to reporters that Newsom, a Democrat widely seen as a potential presidential contender in 2028, could be arrested if he interferes with the federal immigration raids or response to the unrest.
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