Gov. Newsom argues Los Angeles does not need the military to keep the peace: "To put it bluntly, there is no invasion or rebellion in Los Angeles; there is civil unrest that is no different from episodes that regularly occur in communities throughout the country,

The U.S. functions become controversial as federal forces, including 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops, are deployed in Los Angeles. This has sparked debate over military involvement in immigration law enforcement and led California to file a lawsuit challenging the legality of such actions.

WASHINGTON — Setting up a rare use of military force on domestic soil, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Saturday night to send at least 2,000 National Guard troops to respond to protests in Los Angeles set off by his immigration crackdown.

Residents and experts say the response is reminiscent of a longstanding dynamic in the state and around the country.

In recent polls, voters are more likely to approve of the president's immigration policies than his handling of other major issues.