Trump deploys National Guard
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Sen. Cory Booker called anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles "peaceful" and President Donald Trump "hypocritical" for deploying the National Guard.
The Trump administration said it would send 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles after a second day in which protesters confronted immigration agents during raids of local businesses.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday that President Trump called for the National Guard to enforce "law and order" in Los Angeles amid protests over ICE raids.
Violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles prompt federal response after protesters attack Border Patrol agents with rocks, leading FBI and DHS officials to promise full prosecution.
LA is feeling the heavy hand of the White House tonight as 1000s of troops are deployed in response to protests & resistance to wide spread harsh ICE Raids
Democrats in Congress and some military and law enforcement officials expressed concern about the plan, which Defense Department officials have not yet approved.