Horrifying scenes of violence have stretched into a third day and sparked a political war of words between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Demonstrators clash with officers carrying out migrant raids as police deploy tear gas and flash grenades

Tear gas and smoke have filled the air on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles as confrontations between immigration authorities and demonstrators extended into a second day.

California Governor Newsom called the decision ‘purposefully inflammatory’ as ICE agents clashed with crowds following immigration raids in the city.

The White House announced that Trump would deploy the Guard to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester.” It wasn't clear when the troops would arrive.

Trump went against Gov. Gavin Newsom to federalize 2,000 California National Guard troops to quell the protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.

The move sparks sharp rebuke from California’s Democratic leadership after wave of US immigration raids.

US president’s decision to send in National Guard criticised by California’s Democratic leadership as a ‘provocative show of force’

California Senator Adam Schiff called the move ‘unprecedented’ and said Trump could use the volatile situation to declare martial law.

State and local officials warned that the National Guard’s presence could escalate protests, while Republican lawmakers blamed state leadership for the clashes.

"We’re gonna have troops everywhere. We’re not going to let this happen to our country."

Horrifying scenes of violence have stretched into a third day and sparked a political war of words between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Security forces fire tear gas, rubber bullets in downtown Los Angeles as protesters continue to rally for a third day.

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