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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.
Tensions escalated after President Donald Trump called up the National Guard over the objections of state and city leaders.
Rallies against immigration raids will be held on Saturday to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary.
The bill would enable community raids, targeted removals and widespread detention camps that sweep up U.S. citizens and the undocumented alike.
Customs and Border Patrol confirmed it is providing "aerial support" to law enforcement efforts during the protests.
Actor John Leguizamo is among the celebrities who've commented on the protests, saying that "protesting is as American as apple pie."
The downtown curfew encircles the downtown civic center, including City Hall, the main county criminal courthouse, LAPD headquarters and federal buildings.