Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had conducted several raids across Los Angeles County, which sparked protests. Mr Trump likened them to a “rebellion” and invoked a rarely used statute to deploy at least 2,

Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.

Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.

A protest against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has fueled similar demonstrations across the U.S. in recent days, with protesters arrested in New York, Philadelphia and other cities as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would deploy the National Guard to several locations in the state.

ICE activity in downtown Los Angeles was part of an effort to serve warrants at a business believed to be involved in a slew of cross-border crimes.

The National Guard in Los Angeles has detained anti-ICE protesters while providing security for immigration operations, with officials expecting protests to escalate.

The request from Homeland Security, confirmed by a Defense official, also seeks “drone surveillance support,” direction to troops on detaining or arresting “lawbreakers,” and graduates from an organization like the Marines’ School of Advanced Warfighting School for setting up a joint operation center.

Meanwhile, two men are being charged by the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles for possession of an unregistered destructive device for their alleged roles in the LA protest violence, federal prosecutors announced. Emiliano Galvez and Wrackkie Quiogue are both accused of trying to throw Molotov cocktails at police, according to federal prosecutors.

Denver police arrested 17 protesters on suspicion of graffiti, interference with law enforcement, obstructing streets, throwing objects and assault, according to the police department.

People gathered in downtown Des Moines to show support for immigrants' rights as protesters more than 1,600 miles away in LA continue to rally against ICE.