The Justice Department claims California's request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would "countermand" the president's lawful military directives.

About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday

Army veteran and former Secretary of State Chuck Hagel talks about the potential risks about having military troops deployed in L.A.

National Guard troops temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman the commander in charge said Wednesday, but they quickly turned them over to law enforcement.

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert speculated the reason Trump deployed the National Guard is revenge for never winning an Emmy.

Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.

Tensions flared in Los Angeles late Monday after Trump escalated military presence in the region against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Residents and experts say the response is reminiscent of a longstanding dynamic in the state and around the country.