President Donald Trump has sent U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in an effort to quash anti-ICE protests that have ravaged parts of the city on Tuesday. Images from L.A. show masked protesters blocking roads,

Anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles after the National Guard was deployed following immigration enforcement actions.

4:47 p.m. EDT The Trump administration asked the judge to reject Newsom’s request and allow it to respond by Wednesday, calling Newsom’s attempt to block the deployment of federal troops “legally meritless” and saying it would jeopardize the safety of Homeland Security personnel and interfere with the government’s ability to carry out operations.

President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has begun arresting people Tuesday afternoon, as the unrest from protests and riots entered its fifth day in the City of Angels. Amid the ongoing tumult, city Mayor Karen Bass implemented a curfew for portions of downtown,