The streets of Los Angeles remain tense as protests stretch into their fourth day, prompting President Donald Trump to order a fresh wave of National Guard troops and Marines into the city.
The decision has drawn sharp criticism. California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to challenge the deployments in court, slamming Trump’s approach as “deranged” and “dictatorial.”
Demonstrations, initially sparked by anger over immigration policies, have now spread to cities across the U.S., growing in size and intensity. In LA, the scenes have turned increasingly confrontational. Law enforcement has been seen firing rubber bullets and stun grenades in an effort to control the crowds.
The air is thick with frustration and fear, as protesters and authorities clash over the future of justice, rights, and leadership in America.