Hong says protests in LA can change very quickly — one moment peaceful, the next chaotic. But he always tries to stay safe while telling the story through his images.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to "liberate" Los Angeles on Thursday at a press conference that was dramatically interrupted when federal agents dragged a Democratic U.S.

Trump deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against the wishes of Newsom and Bass. Newsom sued the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.

LOS ANGELES − Two people have been charged with throwing firebombs during five days of protests that have rocked a downtown section of the city and prompted President Trump' controversial decision to send 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines here, authorities said Wednesday.

Here is what happened on each day the protests against immigration detention operations in the Los Angeles area.

A temporary restraining order said the deployment of the Guard was illegal and exceeded Trump’s statutory authority.

The power of the US military will be sharply on display this weekend – on two different coasts and in two very different ways.

More than 200 people gathered at Victory Park in Stockton for a peaceful protest against ICE, held in solidarity with similar demonstrations across the country.