The president said he is sending 2,000 soldiers to Los Angeles County after the immigration sweeps led to tense confrontations.

National Guard troops were seen stationed along Alameda Street in Los Angeles Sunday ahead of protests expected to take place later in the day near City Hall. President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov.

After federal immigration authorities arrested dozens of people across Los Angeles, protesters turned out to demand their release. Police in riot gear responded with tear gas to disperse the demonstrators.

A local immigrant rights organization said more than 45 people were detained in the operations, which were described as “random sweeps.”