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Protests have intensified in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump’s order to deploy the National Guard.
Authorities and demonstrators have clashed in the Los Angeles area, with unrest beginning last week after dozens of people were detained by federal immigration agents.
The arrests come amid Trump’s crackdown on immigration, which has involved waves of raids and deportations across the country.
Different helicopters were in the air starting from around 1 a.m. Sunday and continued to be active until around 10 p.m. local time.
Several business owners have reported looting at their stores in the area of 6th Street and Broadway, the LAPD said.
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“Officers are en route to the location to investigate,” police said on X.
Ten protesters have been arrested during clashes with police in downtown LA, said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell on X late Sunday.
An X video seen by First News correspondent captured police using tear gas and flash bangs to disperse crowds earlier in the day, some hitting and pushing protesters while making arrests.
President Donald Trump’s move to federalize the National Guard and deploy troops to Los Angeles without the approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sparked debate over whether the White House could be fueling the unrest.
