Marines Prepare for Los Angeles Deployment
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed over 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 DPS officers to back up law enforcement in anticipation of protests against President Trump’s immigration
The National Guard in Los Angeles has detained anti-ICE protesters while providing security for immigration operations, with officials expecting protests to escalate.
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Abbott's announcement did not detail where the troops were sent, but some were seen at a protest Wednesday night in downtown San Antonio near the Alamo.
National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids.
Anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles after the National Guard was deployed following immigration enforcement actions.
Large crowds gathered near a federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles Friday protesting immigration raids that had taken place throughout the city.
As No Kings Day protests are set for this weekend, Texas prepares for potential unrest while emphasizing zero tolerance for violence or property damage.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump is "escalating the situation" by sending troops to L.A., adding fuel to the feud between the two